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Stephen-KarenConn Says: This small original log building housed the first U.S. Post Office west of the Alleghenies, when Kentucky was still a district of Virginia. Thomas Barbee was commissioned the first postmaster on August 20, 1792, and the first mail was received a few weeks later on November 3...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Boyle County was established in 1834 and named for Judge John Boyle, who served at different times as a state representative, United States Congressman, and U.S. District Judge for Kentucky. Although Danville was one of the first towns established in Kentucky, Boyle County...
The Great American Dollhouse Museum
Miniatures Says: A history museum in miniature, this vast maze of timelines, villages and fantasy areas is more than a person can truly examine in one visit. The surprising aspect is that it is fascinating for boys as well as girls, not only because there's a deep, dark cave with dragons and...
Little_Lou_Lou Says: A great little pool hall with a great atmosphere, this place is always a good time. Kisha and Joe welcome you to hang out and eat or play (or both).
Little_Lou_Lou Says: Norton Center for the Performing Arts is Danville's local theater/performance hall. Located on beautiful Centre College campus, the center plays host to concerts, plays, art shows and more. Both programs from local area schools and major theater productions are put on...
Little_Lou_Lou Says: Constitution Square State Historic Site was the begining of Kentucky's statehood. Danville’s location on the Wilderness Road caused it to become a crossroad for settlers, and a political center. Danville was selected to house the first seat of Kentucky government. A...
Little_Lou_Lou Says: :"Our Roof Is the Whole Sky!"The Pioneer Playhouse is a seasonal outdoor theater that has local actors at their best. Kentucky's oldest outdoor theater, it adds a bit of culture to small town Danville throught creative productions, beautiful sets and a lovely setting....
Alban Gilpin Smith Goldsmith House
Stephen-KarenConn Says: This brick house, circa 1820, was the home of Dr. Alban Goldsmith. Dr. Goldsmith was a pupil and assistant to Dr. Ephraim McDowell, whose home is located opposite Constitution Square on Second Street. Goldsmith assisted Dr. McDowell when he performed the first successful...
McDowell House and Apothecary Shop
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The Ephriam McDowell House, a National Historic Landmark, sits across Second Street from Constitution Square in downtown Danville.It was here on Christmas morning, 1809, that Dr. McDowell began his historic operation of abdominal surgery, without anesthetic or pain killers,...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Located in the old Federal Building in Downtown Danville, the Community Arts Center is the focal point for the arts in Boyle County. The Center offers space for teaching, practicing, and viewing the arts, with free visual arts exhibits changing monthly. Preforming arts...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The Watts-Bell House, circa 1816-1817, was built by William Watts adjacent to Fisher's Row in Danville and rented to a leading Danville merchant, David Bell. Like the Fisher’s Row houses adjacent to it, the Watts-Bell house is constructed of brick in the Flemish bond...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Fishers Row, on the eastern edge of Constitution Square in downtown Danville, was built around 1816-1817 by Jeremiah Fisher as the first rental property in Danville. The row of historic buildings consists of two, two-story houses with a common center wall. The brickwork is...
1 Review and 34 Opinions Those who read many of my pages on VT know that I often stay at older Mom and Pop motels, especially...
Burke's Bakery: A Danville institution
Little_Lou_Lou Says: I try to visit here every time I am in Danville. The food is some of the best I have ever had and the smell alone can make a person swoon and gain ten pounds! They serve deli and bakery items and provide services for catering and weddings. :EVERYTHING!!!!My special...
Guadalajara: Authentic Mexican Food
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Guadalajara Restaurant was a short distance from the motel where I stayed in Danville, so after checking in I walked over for dinner. It turned out to be a very good choice. From the looks of the crowd it appeared to be a very popular family eating place in...
From the northeast: Take I-64...
nnoah Says: From the northeast: Take I-64 West to Lexington. Exit SR-922 and follow signs to Bluegrass (BG) Parkway (US-60). Travel west to US-127 South and follow to Danville.From the north: Take I-75 South to Lexington. Exit SR-922 and follow signs to Bluegrass (BG) Parkway (US-60)....
Constitution Square Museum Store: Kentucky Books and Souvenirs
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The Constitution Square Museum Store is located in the historic Goldsmith House on a corner of the square. This is a good place to find books of Kentucky history and educational items as well as souvenirs and crafts of Danville and Kentucky. I found postcards and a...
The Danville Labyrinth Project
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The Danville Laybrinth, is located on Main Street in McDowell Park, between Centre College and the Presbyterian Church. It was built in 2002 by a non-denominational committee of local citizens and is a replica of the 11-circuit labyrinth of Chartres Cathedral in France. The...
davecallahan Says: You are safer in Danville than in most towns in Kentucky. They only have registered 10 sex offenders (website below). In five years there have been no murders and only 25 violent crimes (rapes, assaults). The biggest crime they have is petty theft (shop-lifting) and that...
Perryville Battlefield State Park
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Eleven miles due west of Danville is the Perryville Battlefield State Park, site of Kentucky's largest engagement in the War Between the States. Because it is in an undeveloped rural area, Perryville may be the most pristine battlefield site in the United States. There is a...
John195123 Says: Centre College is a nice college... more later!
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Even though I was born in Stanford my parents actually lived in Danville at that time. Due to my father's work we were a bit nomadic, but this was my first home and I do have many memories of it. I......
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Danville is a good-sized town of 16000 people which is the county seat (Boyle County). It is one of Kentucky's older cities (1787). It earned the name of "Birthplace of Bluegrass" in the 1790's. It......
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The Great American Brass Band Festival
The Great American Brass Band Festival takes place in Danville, KY every second full weekend in June. This FREE Festival's highlights include: a balloon race; continuous music beginning Friday evening...
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KSD Trip turns into lopsided game
We visited Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville, Kentucky for our team's first ever game together. The gym and other school facilities are awesome as provision for the disabled kids is made...
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