Danville, Virginia

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Danville

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Danville.

13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Dan River Inc. Riverside Division Historic District · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This is where the economic engine of Danville once roared, a textile giant that shaped the lives of generations. The Dan River Inc. Riverside Division Historic District, including Dan River Mill No. 8, grew from humble…

• Danville Tobacco Warehouse and Residential District · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These warehouses and homes whisper tales of Danville's reign as a tobacco powerhouse. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Danville boomed as a tobacco processing center. Warehouses like the American Tobacco's Harris…

• William T. Sutherlin Mansion · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Believe it or not, this elegant mansion was once the Confederate White House. After Richmond fell in April 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet fled south and briefly set up shop here in the…

• Danville Historic District (Danville, Virginia) · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine strolling through a time capsule of Victorian elegance, right here in Danville. This is Millionaire's Row. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Danville boomed as a tobacco and textile center. This wealth led…

• Danville National Cemetery (Virginia) · 0.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pause and pay your respects; this is hallowed ground. Danville National Cemetery is the final resting place for over two thousand veterans, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Established in 1866,…

• Oak Ridge (Danville, Virginia) · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute, and imagine a time when this quiet spot was the heart of a bustling plantation. Oak Ridge, as it's known, was once part of a much larger estate overlooking the Dan River. The main house,…

• Union Tavern · 10.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a peek into the past! Union Tavern isn't just an old building; it's a testament to craftsmanship and a complicated chapter of American history. Built in the early 1800s, the tavern became the workshop…

• Yanceyville Historic District · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These buildings whisper tales of a county seat deeply rooted in North Carolina history. The Yanceyville Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, is more than just old structures;…

• Carter's Tavern · 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment and imagine weary travelers seeking rest and refreshment at Carter's Tavern, a place that's been offering respite since the late 1700s. Carter's Tavern, located here in Paces, Virginia, was a…

• The Boxwoods · 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a life of Southern gentility, right here where you're driving. The Boxwoods, also known as Rural Retreat, stands as a testament to a bygone era of plantation life in Rockingham County. Built around 1815, this…

• Chatham station (Virginia) · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming train station was once the beating heart of Chatham. Built around 1918 by the Southern Railway, the Chatham station quickly became a vital hub for the town. For decades, passengers and freight flowed…

• Hargrave Military Academy · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it takes to mold young men into leaders? Right here in Chatham, Virginia, Hargrave Military Academy has been doing just that for over a century. Founded in 1909 as the Chatham Training School, it was…