Dunkel, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
39°28′05″N 89°03′46″W / 39.46806°N 89.06278°W / 39.46806; -89.06278[1]62557
Dunkel is an unincorporated community in Assumption Township, Christian County, Illinois, United States.[1]
Dunkel was laid out in 1876.[2] Dunkel's post office was established May 4, 1877 and disestablished August 31, 1902; the community is now served by the Pana post office. It was situated along the Illinois Central Railroad. It was named for Elias Dunkel, a railroad employee.[3] All that remains of Dunkel today are a few houses and a grain elevator operated by nearby Assumption Co-Op.
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Municipalities and communities of Christian County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Taylorville
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