Everything Danville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Danville.
13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This is where the economic engine of Danville once roared, a textile giant that shaped the lives of generations. The Dan River Inc. Riverside Division Historic District, including Dan River Mill No. 8, grew from humble…
These warehouses and homes whisper tales of Danville's reign as a tobacco powerhouse. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Danville boomed as a tobacco processing center. Warehouses like the American Tobacco's Harris…
Believe it or not, this elegant mansion was once the Confederate White House. After Richmond fell in April 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet fled south and briefly set up shop here in the…
Imagine strolling through a time capsule of Victorian elegance, right here in Danville. This is Millionaire's Row. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Danville boomed as a tobacco and textile center. This wealth led…
Pause and pay your respects; this is hallowed ground. Danville National Cemetery is the final resting place for over two thousand veterans, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Established in 1866,…
Pull over here for a minute, and imagine a time when this quiet spot was the heart of a bustling plantation. Oak Ridge, as it's known, was once part of a much larger estate overlooking the Dan River. The main house,…
Pull over here for a peek into the past! Union Tavern isn't just an old building; it's a testament to craftsmanship and a complicated chapter of American history. Built in the early 1800s, the tavern became the workshop…
These buildings whisper tales of a county seat deeply rooted in North Carolina history. The Yanceyville Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, is more than just old structures;…
Pull over for a moment and imagine weary travelers seeking rest and refreshment at Carter's Tavern, a place that's been offering respite since the late 1700s. Carter's Tavern, located here in Paces, Virginia, was a…
Imagine a life of Southern gentility, right here where you're driving. The Boxwoods, also known as Rural Retreat, stands as a testament to a bygone era of plantation life in Rockingham County. Built around 1815, this…
This unassuming train station was once the beating heart of Chatham. Built around 1918 by the Southern Railway, the Chatham station quickly became a vital hub for the town. For decades, passengers and freight flowed…
Ever wonder what it takes to mold young men into leaders? Right here in Chatham, Virginia, Hargrave Military Academy has been doing just that for over a century. Founded in 1909 as the Chatham Training School, it was…
Imagine life on this 1830s plantation, a well-preserved example of Late Federal style architecture. Waverly Plantation, built around 1830, stands as a testament to a bygone era. It's a frame dwelling, with a two-story…