Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dix's Ferry
Erected 2007 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number U-39.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1781.
Location. 36° 34.851′ N, 79° 20.426′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. 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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Archer T. Gammon (approx. 1˝ miles away); Danville Fortifications (approx. 2.1 miles away); Danville Rail Passenger Station (approx. 2.4 miles away); Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Worsham Street Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away); North Danville (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2017, by Samuel Paik of Gainesville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.