Danville, County seat in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
Danville lies along Lake Vermilion and the Vermilion River, with twenty parks distributed across its residential areas. The neighborhoods are organized through official associations that meet regularly and participate in city development.
The founding took place in 1827 through land donations from Guy W. Smith and Dan W. Beckwith, with the first post office opening that May. The settlement quickly developed into the administrative center of the newly formed Vermilion County.
The Fischer Theatre presents performances throughout the year while the Vermilion County Museum preserves local heritage through exhibits and educational programs.
The fourteen neighborhood associations meet regularly and organize local initiatives within their respective areas. Visitors find public parks and green spaces distributed throughout the city, all freely accessible.
Abraham Lincoln visited the town frequently during his time as a lawyer and delivered speeches from the balcony of Dr. William Fithian's house. The building remains preserved today as a historical site, marking this connection to American history.
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Kickapoo State Recreation Area
8.9 kmVermilion River Observatory
9.2 km
Danville National Cemetery
4.3 kmForest Glen Preserve
14.4 km
Fischer Theater
374 m
Kennekuk Cove County Park
12.2 km
Danville Public Library
643 m
Stone Arch Bridge
1.2 kmHarrison Park Golf Course
3.2 km
Danville Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Historic District
3.7 km
Fithian House
526 mFirst National Bank Building
100 m
Collins Archeological District
13.2 km
Holland Apartments
626 m
Adams Building
369 m
Williams Chapel
16.9 kmHeron County Park
9.3 km
Building at 210–212 West North Street
246 mIllinois Power Company Lake
11.7 kmFairchild Cemetery Savanna Nature Preserve
12.3 kmTurtle Run Golf Course
5 kmPioneer Homestead
12.8 kmFischer Theater
415 mStatue, Work of art
15.1 kmStatue, Work of art
15.1 kmHeron Park
9.4 kmScenic viewpoint
9.3 kmPeck's Point
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