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Danville, KY

Danville is a home rule-class city in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. The population was 17,236 at the 2020 Census. Danville is the principal city of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of the Boyle and Lincoln counties. In 2001, Danville received a Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 2011, Money magazine placed Danville as the fourth-best place to retire in the United States. Centre College in Danville was selected to host U.S. vice-presidential debates in 2000 and 2012.

Danville was part of the Great Settlement Area around Fort Harrod (present-day Harrodsburg), which was first settled in 1774. The site was originally known as Crow's Station for settler John Crow, but the town was surveyed and platted by Walker Daniel, Kentucky's first district attorney, who bought 76 acres (31 ha) near the Wilderness Road from Crow in 1783. The city was named for Daniel. The Virginia legislature officially established Danville on December 4, 1787.

Between 1784 and 1792, ten conventions were held in Danville to petition for better governance and ultimately to secure independence from Virginia. In 1786 the Danville Political Club was organized. It met each Saturday night at Grayson's Tavern to discuss the political, economic, and social concerns of the day. After a state constitution was adopted and separation was confirmed in 1792, the town ceased to be of statewide importance. Its leading citizens moved elsewhere.

Transylvania University was founded in Danville in 1783. It moved to Lexington in 1789. Centre College was founded in 1819. Danville Theological Seminary was founded in 1853; in 1901 it became part of the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The Caldwell Institute for Young Ladies was founded in 1860. It became Caldwell Female College in 1876, Caldwell College in 1904, Kentucky College for Women in 1913, and merged into Centre College in 1926.

Danville is located in eastern Boyle County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.2 km2), of which 15.8 square miles (41.0 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), or 0.58%, is water

Danville emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Danville Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Plank on Main, Life In Balance Fitness and Wellness, and McDowell Wellness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Danville, such as the Millennium Park Loop and Millennium Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Danville, KY are Great American Dollhouse Museum, Constitution Square Historic Site, McDowell House & Apothecary Shop Museum, and Pioneer Playhouse.

Population: 17,562 (2024). ZIP codes: 40422-40423. Area code: 859. Elevation: 958 ft. Area: 15.9 square miles (41.2 km2).

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What is Danville, Kentucky famous for?

While history is significant to Danville’s identity, the town is known for much more, including the arts, bourbon experiences, events like the Great American Brass Band Festival, and a culinary scene with offerings that will satisfy the palates of those whose travels include the search for new dining experiences. And food does pair well with a visit to Danville to experience the new GLASS National Art Museum, to see a world-class performance at the Norton Center or summer stock theatre at the Pioneer Playhouse, and as a complement to the distilled spirits produced here in town. For those traveling Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail, a tour and tasting at Wilderness Trail Distillery is a must.

Is Danville, KY a good place to live?

Danville is in Boyle County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Danville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Danville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Danville are highly rated.

What is the poverty rate in Danville, KY?

In 2022, the median household income of Danville households was $48,038. Danville households made slightly more than Edmonton households ($47,841) and Island households ($47,857). However, 12.5% of Danville families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Danville

Danville Parks and Recreation Department 

Plank on Main

Life In Balance Fitness and Wellness 

McDowell Wellness Center

Millennium Park Loop 

Millennium Park

Great American Dollhouse Museum 

Constitution Square Historic Site

McDowell House & Apothecary Shop Museum 

Pioneer Playhouse

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