Dunkle is an unincorporated community

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 in Christian County

Christian County, Illinois

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, Illinois

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, United States

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. It lies at 39°28′5"N 89°3′46"W.

Dunkel's post office was established May 4, 1877 and disestablished August 31, 1902; the community is now served by the Pana

Pana, Illinois

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 post office. It was situated along the Illinois Central Railroad

Illinois Central Railroad

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. It was named for Elias Dunkel, an early postmaster. All that remains of Dunkel today are a few houses and a grain elevator operated by nearby Assumption Co-Op.