When Bregerup was demolished, Count Adam Christopher Knuth established Knuthenlund in 1729, a driving force for the Stokkemarke community.

[3] The rural community expanded in the 20th century thanks to the establishment of several machinery works, especially Poul Rees a/s, bringing prosperity to the village and providing employment.

[5] Stokkemarke, an important trading center, combines shops and factories with residential housing, often built to high standards of architecture and technology.

[3] In addition to a food store, a flower shop and a bakery, the village has an antique dealer and a bank.

[5] Stokkemarke's associations and leisure facilities include a badminton club, a gymnastic society, a riding school and a youth centre.