Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Neapolis
616 North Main Street
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 5, 2024
1. Historic Neapolis Marker
c. 1894
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected 2004 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 36° 35.71′ N, 79° 23.119′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on North Main Street (Virginia Route 293) north of Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 616 North Main Street, Danville VA 24540, 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: Frederick Delius (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named North Danville (within shouting distance of this marker); The World's Largest Magic Wand (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 714 North Main Street (about 500 feet away); Riverside Cotton Mills (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mills Along The Dan (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Riverside Cotton Mills
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Other markers no longer nearby. North Danville (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Calvary United Methodist Church (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Lady Astor Rose (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 5, 2024
2. Historic Neapolis Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 5, 2024
3. 616 North Main Street
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 5, 2024
4. 600 block of North Main Street
Part of the former Town of Neapolis
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 5, 2024
5. Historic Neapolis
The portion of North Main Street near the Marker was once a separate town named Neapolis before being annexed by the City of Danville.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 10, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
