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

750 Main Street

Danville

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. 750 Main Street Marker

Inscription. On this site stood the residence of James E. Schoolfield. In the parlor of his house were held the meetings to organize both Dan River, Inc. on July 20, 1882 and the Young Women's Christian Association of Danville on December 19, 1904.

Erected 1982 by Dan River, Inc. and the YMCA. (Marker Number Q 7e.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1928.

Location. 36° 35.108′ N, 79° 23.783′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is on Main Street (Virginia Route 293) north of Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and

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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: Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Danville Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lawson-Overbey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dame Hall (about 500 feet away); The Hotel Danville (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Penn-Wyatt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Danville Elks Lodge #227 (approx. 0.2 miles away); High Street Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Biscuitville # 112 (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. 750 Main Street Marker

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 18, 2024

3. 750 Main Street Marker

750 Main can be seen behind the Marker

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 10, 2024

4. 750 Main Street Marker

Facing towards the Old West End Historic District.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 10, 2024

5. YWCA

After the original house located at 750 Main Street was demolished, the current building was constructed to house the former YWCA, shown in this portrait on display in the Danville Mall.

James E. Schoolfield image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 26, 2024

6. James E. Schoolfield

James E. Schoolfield, the original owner of 750 Main Street, is buried in Green Hill Cemetery, in Danville.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on February 22, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia.