Danville Historic District, Historic district in Danville, United States.
The district encompasses 110 acres with 272 buildings displaying Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture along Main Street and adjacent thoroughfares.
The district gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, preserving structures from the tobacco and textile industrial expansion period.
The Sutherlin Mansion, Penn-Wyatt House, and Langhorne House represent different architectural movements including Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival styles.
Visitors can observe the historical structures from public streets, though most buildings remain private residences not accessible for interior viewing.
The district contains the final governmental residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, marking a significant moment in Civil War history.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 36.58170,-79.40140
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:01
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