Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Danville Rail Passenger Station
677 Craghead Street
Railway Passenger Depot
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Board of Historic Resources
Danville Rail
Passenger Station
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior 1995
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 36° 35.045′ N, 79° 23.035′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It can be reached from Craghead Street just east of Deboe Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 677 Craghead St, Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: The Pepsi Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Richmond & Danville Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Richmond & Danville Railroad (about 500 feet away); The Historic Dan River (about
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Railroad History Preserved (was about 800 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 27, 2024
2. Danville Rail Passenger Station Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 24, 2024
4. Danville Rail Passenger Station
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 27, 2024
5. Danville Rail Passenger Station Platform
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 27, 2024
6. Norfolk & Western Caboose
This caboose, formerly owned by the Norfolk & Western Rail Company, is on display behind the Danville Rail Passenger Station near the boarding platform.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 17, 2025
7. Railway cart
This antique railway cart is on display behind the Danville Rail Passenger Station near the boarding platform.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 24, 2024
8. Danville Rail Passenger Station History
This plaque detailing the history of the train station is located inside the train station, in the lobby.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 24, 2024
9. Dedication Plaques
These dedication plaques are located inside the train station, in the lobby.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 14, 2024
10. Danville Rail Passenger Station
Information panel on display in the Danville Model Railroad clubhouse located in the City Auditorium.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 14, 2024
11. Danville Rail Passenger Station brick
Original Rail Passenger Station brick on display in the Danville Model Railroad clubhouse located in the City Auditorium.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 21, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 3. submitted on April 26, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on December 21, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 6. submitted on January 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 7. submitted on September 4, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 8, 9. submitted on January 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 10, 11. submitted on September 4, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.
