Danville, Administrative borough in Montour County, United States
Description
Danville is a borough in Montour County situated along the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in the foothills of the Appalachian range. The town spreads across a compact area with gentle ridges and serves as the administrative center of the county.
History
William Montgomery purchased the land in 1774 and established a trading post called Montgomery's Landing. His son Daniel planned the town's main streets in 1792, establishing the framework for the community we see today.
Culture
The annual Iron Heritage Festival commemorates the local industrial legacy, particularly the Montour Iron Company's production of the first T-rail in the United States.
Practical
Visitors can navigate the town center on flat, walkable streets where key landmarks like Thomas Beaver Free Library and General William Montgomery House are easily accessible. Proximity to the river offers pleasant routes for exploration and relaxation.
Did you know?
Geisinger Medical Center, founded in 1915 by Abigail Geisinger, grew from a small clinic into one of northern Pennsylvania's major healthcare institutions. This medical facility has shaped the economic and social life of the region to this day.
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Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius
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General William Montgomery House
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Danville Historic District
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Danville West Market Street Historic District
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Riegel Covered Bridge No. 6
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Phoenix
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