For those who would like to learn more about Danville’s history, these links are offered. Happy reading!
A Brief History of Danville, Virginia 1728-1954
Virginia Main Street Communities
Paul Ferguson’s Memories of the National Cemetery
DHR List of Danville Registered Sites (click on a site, scroll down, and click on “Nomination Form PDF” for the complete information on the site)
Danville Historical Society
Operation Danville (video) – in November 1959, Danville was invaded, captured and occupied, but it was just a military training exercise
CLIO – map-based search for nearby historic sites (smart phone apps also available)