Dunkel is an unincorporated community in Assumption Township, Christian County, Illinois, United States.

[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 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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