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Kentucky· Est. 1787
Step back in time where Kentucky's story began, and discover a vibrant town filled with firsts and enduring spirit.
Danville is known as the "City of Firsts" because it was home to Kentucky's first courthouse, post office, and college (Centre College).
Ephraim McDowell performed the first successful ovariotomy (removal of an ovarian tumor) in Danville in 1809, a groundbreaking surgical procedure that revolutionized women's health.
The Norton Center for the Arts at Centre College is known for hosting world-class performances, attracting audiences from across the state and beyond.
During the Civil War, Danville was briefly occupied by Confederate forces in 1862.
Danville, Kentucky, holds a significant place in the history of the Commonwealth. Founded in 1787, it quickly became a hub for political and intellectual life west of the Appalachian Mountains. Its claim to fame lies in being the location of Kentucky's Constitutional Conventions in the 1780s and early 1790s, culminating in Kentucky's separation from Virginia and its admission to the Union in 1792. These conventions, held in what is now Constitution Square State Historic Site, saw heated debates and ultimately forged the framework for Kentucky's government. Danville's role as the birthplace of Kentucky statehood makes it a crucial stop for anyone interested in the state's origins.
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301 W Main St ste 203, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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135 N 3rd St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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506 S 4th St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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300 Shanon Way, Danville
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240 Skywatch Drive, Danville
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905 Hustonville Rd, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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235 W Main St Suite 100, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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225 W Main St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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222 W Main St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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309 W Main St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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818 S 4th St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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1318 Lebanon Rd, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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401 W Main St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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1369 Old Stanford Rd, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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420 Maple Ave, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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221 N 2nd St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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115 3rd St, Danville, KY 40422, USA
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800 South 4th Street, Danville
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344 Swope Drive, Danville
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While we prioritize independent local storefronts that carry the soul of the town, these national brands are located nearby and support local employment.
Huddle House
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Sherwin-Williams
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Connections that unite Danville with other Kentucky towns
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Cultural Heritage