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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
C+
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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UFO Sightings
16
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places
3
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
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.
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