Denmark, Indiana facts for kids
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Denmark, Indiana
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 Denmark, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Denmark, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Marion |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47427
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433472 |
Denmark is a small, quiet place in Indiana, USA. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. Denmark is located in Owen County, within Marion Township.
You can find Denmark about 15 miles west of Spencer. Spencer is the main town, or county seat, of Owen County. Denmark sits about 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. It is near where County Road 1400 West (also called Kelly Road) meets County Road 150 South (also called Denmark Road).
History of Denmark
Denmark was never officially planned out with a map of streets and lots. This is called being platted. The people who lived there likely named the community after the country of Denmark in Northern Europe.
A post office opened in Denmark in 1874. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office closed down in 1906.
Nature and Surroundings
A stream called West Fork Lick Creek flows south through Denmark. This creek eventually joins the Eel River. The Eel River then flows into the White River near a town called Worthington, Indiana.
Local Schools
Students living in Denmark go to schools in the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district includes Owen Valley Community High School.
