Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hotel Danville
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 4, 2024
1. The Hotel Danville Marker
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission
Act of 1966
Erected 1984 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 36° 35.224′ N, 79° 23.674′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 293) and North Floyd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Danville Elks Lodge #227 (within shouting distance of this marker); "Opera House Alley" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Last Capital of the Confederacy (about 500 feet away); Danville, City Of Churches (about 500 feet away); Millionaires Row (about 500 feet away); Danville's Civil Rights Movement (about 500 feet away); Two Centuries of Hotels (about 600 feet away); Home of Dan River Fabrics (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 4, 2024
2. The Hotel Danville Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 31, 2024
3. The Hotel Danville
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 4, 2024
4. The Hotel Danville
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 12, 2024
5. The Hotel Danville
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 22, 2024
6. Downtown Danville Skyline
Formerly the highest building in Danville, the Hotel Danville occupies a commanding presence amongst the downtown Danville skyline.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 10, 2024
7. The Hotel Danville
Portrait on display in the Danville Mall
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 17, 2024
8. The Hotel Danville Ghost Sign
Although the Hotel Danville ceased operations in 1975, visible ghost signs, such as this one along Main Street, preserve its memory.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 10, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 7. submitted on December 14, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 8. submitted on December 17, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
