Denmark, Kansas
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kansas
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Denmark is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is northwest of Lincoln, and located three miles north of K-18.
History
One of the first permanent settlements in Lincoln County, it was settled about 1869 by Danish Lutherans[2] 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.[citation needed]
Denmark is part of "The Amazing 100 Miles". The history and folklore has been described by Ruth Sorensen in "Beyond the Prairie Wind".[citation needed]
Geography
Denmark is located at 39°05′21″N 98°17′13″W.
Education
The community is served by Sylvan–Lucas USD 299 public school district.
