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. Marker 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.

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); High Street Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harry Wooding (approx. ¼ mile away); Danville System (approx. ¼ mile away); Home of Dan River Fabrics (approx. ¼ mile away); Bloody Monday (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Danville's Streetcars (approx. 0.3 miles away); First State Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. 750 Main Street Marker

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 706 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.