Danville, Independent city in Virginia, United States
Danville extends along the Dan River at an elevation of 162 meters, featuring numerous parks and recreational spaces throughout its urban landscape.
The city served as the final capital of the Confederacy in April 1865, with Jefferson Davis issuing his last proclamation from the Sutherlin Mansion.
The River District Arts & Culture Festival brings together local artists, musicians, and performers, highlighting the creative spirit of the community.
The Danville Transit system connects major points across the city, including the Science Center, shopping districts, and medical facilities.
The Danville National Cemetery contains the remains of Civil War soldiers who perished in the local prison camp housed in converted tobacco warehouses.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1792
Elevation above the sea: 162 m
Shares border with: Pittsylvania County, Caswell County
Website: http://danville-va.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.58799,-79.39167
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
Virginia International Raceway
17 km
Langhorne House
1.4 km
Danville National Cemetery
292 m
Danville Historic District
1.1 km
Dan River Mill No. 8
443 m
Union Tavern
17.5 km
Danville Public Library (Danville, Virginia)
1.1 km
Poteat House
20.1 km
Caswell County Courthouse
21.2 km
Downtown Danville Historic District
216 m
Bartlett Yancey House
19.3 km
Oak Ridge
13.8 km
Longwood
16.8 km
Woodside
19.8 km
Dan's Hill
7.9 km
The Boxwoods
24.9 km
Milton Historic District
17.5 km
Graves House
21.4 km
North Danville Historic District
1.2 km
Mountain View
21.8 km
Holbrook-Ross Street Historic District
1 km
Danville Municipal Building
180 m
Melrose/Williamson House
19.7 km
Yanceyville Historic District
20.8 km
Milton State Bank
17.6 km
John Johnston House
19.5 km
Hylton Hall
3.9 km
Mechanicsville Historic District
564 mReviews
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