Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
McElroy/Benedict Markers
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 30, 2024
1. McElroy/Benedict Markers Marker
These stones identify two Presbyterians, the Rev. William C. McElroy, one of Danville's first ministers, and the Rev. Alanson Benedict, who died while visiting his sister, Ann Benedict.
Erected 2000 by Garden Club of Danville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 36° 34.95′ N, 79° 24.086′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Grove Street near Chambers Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 Grove 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: First Known Interment (here, next to this marker); Shepherd/Noble Plot (a few steps from this marker); Cemetery Restored (within shouting distance of this marker); Recovered Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Children (within shouting distance of this marker); Craghead Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackenzie/Lapham Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Patton Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Regarding McElroy/Benedict Markers. This Marker is one of fifteen historic markers installed within Grove Street Cemetery by the Garden Club of Danville in 2000.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, October 19, 2024
2. McElroy/Benedict Markers Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 30, 2024
3. McElroy/Benedict Markers
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 23, 2024
4. Rev. William C. McElroy Headstone
William McElroy was the Presbyterian minister in Danville from 1834 until hishis death in 1837.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 23, 2024
5. Rev. Alanson Benedict Headstone
Alanson Benedict was the Presbyterian minister for St. Marys, Georgia when he died while visiting Danville in 1833.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
