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Denmark, Kansas

Coordinates: 39°05′21″N 98°17′13″W / 39.08917°N 98.28694°W / 39.08917; -98.28694
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Denmark in the center of Lincoln County(map legend)

Denmark is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States. Denmark is located at 39°05′21″N 98°17′13″W / 39.08917°N 98.28694°W / 39.08917; -98.28694.

History

One of the first permanent settlements in Lincoln County, it was settled about 1869 by Danish Lutherans[1] who laid the cornerstone for a stone church in 1876. Built of the "post rock" limestone that is so abundant in the county, it was completed in 1880. A bell tower and entry were added in 1901. The village is located 3 miles north of K-18 and still has a community hall, a railroad, and a grain elevator. Denmark is part of "The Amazing 100 Miles". The history and folklore has been described by Ruth Sorensen in "Beyond the Prairie Wind".

Education

The community is served by Sylvan–Lucas USD 299 public school district.

References

  1. ^ "Profile for Denmark, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 13 June 2014.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Lincoln County, Kansas
  • "Beyond the Prairie Wind" by Ruth Sorensen, Partnership Book Services, Hillsboro, Kansas, Library of Congress catalog number 96-068921.

39°05′21″N 98°17′13″W / 39.08917°N 98.28694°W / 39.08917; -98.28694


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