Danville, Missouri

Danville is a census-designated places in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Danville was laid out in 1834, and named after Danville, Virginia, the native home of an early settler.[2] A post office called Danville was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1942.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Danville, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Montgomery County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 November 2016.

Coordinates: 38°54′36″N 91°32′06″W / 38.910°N 91.535°W / 38.910; -91.535


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