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Danville, VA
Virginia · Danville city
Danville is a mid-size city in Virginia with a population of 42,239. Residents earn $42,778 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
42,239
Population
987/sq mi density
$42,778
Median Income
$27,537 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$152,032 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
279
Violent Crime/100K
3,650 property/100K
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,778 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K (27% below avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
22
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
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Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers Near Danville, VA
22 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Danville, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| First State Bank | Marker is on North Union Street just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Averett University | Marker is on West Main Street (Virginia Route 293) just south of Woodland Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| High Street Baptist Church | Marker is on High Street near North Ridge Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| Danville Tobacco Warehouse and Residential District | Marker is on Craghead Street west of Wislon Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| The Gibson Girl / Lady Astor | Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 293), on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. |
| Rockabilly Pioneer Janis Martin | (1940–2007). Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Business U.S. 29) and Holcolm Street, on the right when traveling north on West Main Street. |
| Bloody Monday | Marker is on Patton Street east of South Union Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| Dix's Ferry | Marker is at the intersection of South Boston Road (U.S. 58) and Kentuck Road (Virginia Route 729), on the right when traveling east on South Boston Road. |
| Holbrook-Ross Historic District | Marker is at the intersection of Holbrook Street and Ross Street, on the left when traveling north on Holbrook Street. |
| Loyal Baptist Church | Marker is on Loyal Street south of Lynn Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Washington's Southern Tour | Marker is at the intersection of North Carolina 86 (State Highway 86) and Collins Road, on the right when traveling north on North Carolina 86. |
| Schoolfield | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Virginia Route 293) and Baltimore Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. |
| Saponi Religious Beliefs Explained | Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 29 and Danville Expressway (U.S. 58), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 29. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |
| Confederate Prison No. 6 | Marker is at the intersection of Loyal Street and Lynn Street, on the right when traveling north on Loyal Street. |
| Frederick Delius | (1962–1934). Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Virginia Route 293) and Keen Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. |
| 750 Main Street | Danville. Marker is on Main Street (Virginia Route 293) north of Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| Andrew Jackson Montague | Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Virginia Route 293) and Mount Vernon Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. |
| Berry Hill | Marker is on Martinsville Highway (Business U.S. 58) 0.3 miles east of Berry Hill Road (U.S. 311), on the right when traveling east. |
| Stratford College | Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 293), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. |
| Danville System | Marker is at the intersection of South Union Street and Patton Street, on the left when traveling south on South Union Street. |
| Wreck of the Old 97 | Marker is on Riverside Drive (U.S. 58), on the right when traveling east. |
| Last Confederate Capitol | Marker is on Main Street east of Holbrook Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |