Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Harry Wooding
April 23, 2021
1. Harry Wooding Marker
Mayor of Danville
August 15, 1892
November 16, 1938
Born: April 27, 1844
Died: November 16, 1838
1861 - 1865
Served one year in Company B (Danville Grays), 18th Virginia Regiment and three years in Company C, 5th Virginia Cavalry under General J.E.B. Stuart. Fought in many of the major battles and was cited for saving the colors at the Battle of Kelly's Ford. After the war, Captain of the Danville Grays. Captain Wooding was the last survivor of the Danville men who fought for the Confederacy.
Captain Wooding was the honored and beloved Mayor of Danville for forty-six consecutive years, the longest mayoralty tenure in the United States. He represented the vital interests of all the people and witnessed the growth of Danville from a village to one of Virginia's ranking cities. Wise as a counselor, staunch as a friend, he made a notable contribution to the municipal, judicial, religious, commercial and fraternal life of Danville.
To a Christian gentleman of the Old South who walked humbly before God, and a faithful and revered chief executive, this memorial was erected as a spontaneous testimonial by a constituency which held him in affection.
Erected 1942
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1844.
Location. 36° 35.192′ N, 79° 23.526′ W. Memorial is in Danville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Patton Street and South Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Patton Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 427 Patton St, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Danville System (within shouting distance of this marker);
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2. Harry Wooding Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lady Astor Rose (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
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4. Harry Wooding Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 30, 2025
5. Harry Wooding Marker and Municipal Building
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson
6. Harry Wooding
Portrait on display in the Danville Municipal Building.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 30, 2024
7. Danville Municipal Building
The Danville Municipal Building, which Mayor Harry Wooding was instrumental in having built, has been designated as a federal and State landmark. These markers are located inside the Municipal Building behind the Marker.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, February 1, 2025
8. Wooding Avenue
Wooding Avenue, located across from Ballou Park, is named for Mayor Wooding. Ballou Park is Danville's second oldest public park, and was created during Wooding's record tenure as Mayor.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 22, 2025
9. Harry Wooding Portrait
Portrait on permanent display in the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 22, 2025
10. Harry Wooding panel
Information panel on permanent display in the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021. This page has been viewed 1,266 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2021. 5. submitted on February 3, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 6. submitted on January 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 7. submitted on January 24, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 8. submitted on February 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 9, 10. submitted on September 3, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.
