Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Biscuitville # 112
Opened 1975
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, February 22, 2020
1. Biscuitville Marker
First free standing
Biscuitville location
City of Danville, VA
Erected by Biscuitville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 36° 35.118′ N, 79° 23.607′ W. Marker was in Danville, Virginia. It was at the intersection of South Ridge Street and Patton Street, on the left when traveling south on South Ridge Street. The marker was located next to the front door, prior to its removal when Biscuitville closed this store in 2020 after the death of the chain restaurant's founder. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 575 Patton St, Milton WV 25541, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Harry Wooding (about 600 feet away); True Friends Of Charity (about 600 feet away); "Opera House Alley" (about 700 feet away); Danville System (about 700 feet away); The Hotel Danville (about 700 feet away); Bloody Monday (about 700 feet away); Danville Elks Lodge #227 (about 800 feet away); Early History of 119-121 South Union Street (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lady Astor Rose (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Biscuitville closes their first stand-alone restaurant located in Danville. WSET News (Oct 19, 2020) (Submitted on March 9, 2026.)
2. Biscuitville permanently closes company's original Danville location. Star-Tribune
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, February 22, 2020
2. Biscuitville # 112 Marker
The Marker can be seen next to the front door.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 16, 2025
3. Korner Kafe
Although the building's paint scheme has changed, the famiar design of the former Biscuitville Store # 112 is clearly visible.
June 30, 2025
4. Biscuitville # 112
Photo circa 1990s, courtesy of and used with permission of the Department of Community Development of the City of Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, May 16, 2025
5. Korner Kafe
Although the building's paint scheme has changed, the famiar design of the former Biscuitville Store # 112 is clearly visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 8, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
