Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Danville System

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Danville System Marker

Inscription. On this site stood Neal's Warehouse where the "Danville System" of selling tobacco began in 1858. Previously tobacco had been sold by sample from hogsheads, but under the new system it was sold at auction in open, loose piles so buyers could examine the whole lot. It is in general use today.

Erected 1969 by Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number Q 5-d.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 36° 35.211′ N, 79° 23.525′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of South Union Street and Patton Street, on the left when traveling south on South Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville VA 24541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bloody Monday (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Wooding (within shouting distance of this marker); Loyal Baptist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Dan River Fabrics (about 500 feet away); Prison Number 6 (about

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500 feet away); Confederate Prison No. 6 (about 600 feet away); Danville's Streetcars (about 600 feet away); The Wreck of Old 97 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

S Union St & Patton St image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. S Union St & Patton St

Patton St & S Union St image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

3. Patton St & S Union St

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.