Danville - Virginia - 4K Downtown Drive
Afternoon drive in and around the downtown area of Danville, VA.
Filmed: December 2020
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From Wikipedia:
Danville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States, located on the fall line of the Dan River. It was a major center of Confederate activity during the Civil War, due to its strategic location on the Richmond and Danville Railroad, and today is the principal city of the Danville, Virginia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,055. It is bounded by Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina to the south. Until 2020, it hosted the Danville Braves baseball club of the Appalachian League.
Since the late 20th century, the textile industry has moved to offshore, cheaper labor markets. The Dan River mill has closed and many of its buildings have been torn down, with the bricks sold for other uses. "The White Mill" of the Dan Mill complex, considered historically and architecturally significant, is being renovated in the early 21st century as an apartment complex.
In the late 20th century, the restructuring of the tobacco, textile, and railroad industries all had an adverse effect, resulting in the loss of many jobs in Danville. The decline in passenger traffic caused the Danville station to fall into disuse. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, and has been renovated by a combination of public and private funding. Today its transportation center serves Amtrak passengers, with part of the station devoted to the first satellite facility of the Science Museum of Virginia. Related spaces have been developed for a park with amphitheater, a community meeting and recreation facility, and the Danville Farmer's Market. The city used ISTEA funds in association with the Virginia Department of Transportation, and partnered also with Amtrak, Pepsi-Cola, and other private sources. The station renovations were completed in 1996. This project spurred investment in other warehouse properties, "which have been redeveloped into offices, commercial spaces, apartments, lofts, and restaurants. The approximately $4 million of federal grant money initiated the redevelopment and leveraged additional funds from public and private sources."
The city and region continue to work to develop new bases for the economy. The losses have made it difficult to preserve the city's many architecturally and historically significant properties dating from its more prosperous years. In 2007 Preservation Virginia President William B. Kerkam, III, and its Executive Director Elizabeth S. Kostelny announced at a press conference held in Danville at Main Street Methodist Church that the entire city of Danville had been named as one of the Most Endangered Historic Sites in Virginia. It is working to preserve and redevelop the River District as a center for the community and to stimulate heritage tourism.
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I was born in Danville in 1938, at Memorial Hospital on Main Street. We lived on Park Avenue in Schoolfield, right across from Ballou Park. My family moved to NC when I was 10. I always had fond memories of Danville, but to me it now just looks old and depressing. It actually seemed like a vibrant place when I was a kid, but I suppose since Dan River Mills left it's gone downhill. I'm sorry I watched this. So sad.
I think Danville will become a popular place to live in the future due to its lost cost and job opportunities. The interstate highway, once it's completed, will change things for the better as well business-wise. The new casino will attract folks to the area in droves in the not-so-distant future. Virginia is a great state. Danville will be one of its finest cities.
@wesmorgan7729
Жыл бұрын
I agree. They're planning for serious growth not only because of the casino, but also they're expecting to get a big manufacturing plant at the Southern VA megasite.
@poleru
4 ай бұрын
@@wesmorgan7729 You know about the casino.. and you agreed with that? The casino is literally driving prices up here by itself. It is not going to be a low cost of living
@wesmorgan7729
4 ай бұрын
@@poleru I agreed with the facts the original commenter made. I never said I agree with the casino.
My hometown. Lived there 40 plus years. I'll never go back.
Thanks for sharing. I love my hometown. Brought back so many memories.
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@david0321able
3 жыл бұрын
@@MileageMikeTravels I lived on 3 of the streets you drove down on. Monroe, Calhoun and Clay st. Saw the houses.
@david0321able
2 жыл бұрын
@@MileageMikeTravels I want to move back there.
Hi! Just came from Danville.. the town is slowly coming back to life.. it’s quaint, people are friendly & houses are being revitalized.. I hear a casino may be in the works as well. 💕
@tylarnewman1679
2 жыл бұрын
Da kap in Danville you would get killed fast say the wrong shxt I'm frm da villl ik north side baby
@truebetold65
Жыл бұрын
I'm impressed
When I get homesick I watch this video.
@oneobserver2260
2 жыл бұрын
Me,too.
@david0321able
2 жыл бұрын
@@oneobserver2260 I want to move back there before I get to old.
@oneobserver2260
2 жыл бұрын
@@david0321able I hope you do and I wish you all the best.
@david0321able
2 жыл бұрын
@@oneobserver2260 Thank you. Haven't been there since 2010 when my brother died. I only have one sister there now and most of my friends have pasted. Thanks again.
@oneobserver2260
2 жыл бұрын
@@david0321able You're welcome, Brother Dave. I will keep you in my prayers, my friend.
Outstanding video! Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
We went Christmas shopping in Danville when I was a kid. I was so excited. Was in the hospital there when I had mono.
Enjoyed the tour of my hometown. Thankyou.
@oneobserver2260
Жыл бұрын
I haven't been back to Danville in at least seven years. It is nice to be able to visit it online.
Gorgeous old houses!
I'm truly impressed.
nice quaint town with lots of old houses, buildings and churches.
A lot of memories. A good place to grow up in the 50's and 60's. I walked and rode my bike all over that town.
Beautiful
I went there yesterday 09/21/2021 and I’ll you it’s beautiful especially the mountains ⛰
Got REALLY excited at first thought you were in Kentucky!! Because I saw Danville! Lol
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Haha not yet. Possibly soon.
@marquisjackson2784
2 жыл бұрын
I’m more familiar with Danville, KY as well… My aunt lived in Stanford
@JUSAGUYNKY
2 жыл бұрын
@@marquisjackson2784 👍🏼
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Ive been looking at homes there off and on for about 6 years. Im really thining about moving there ,Im retired so have nothing to do anyway ,so it looks fine to me. Any suggestions about the area? I hear about the crime but I think with the new Casino coming in next year it might just turn the town around. Great video Mike
@Moonless6491
Жыл бұрын
Hey, if your still planning on moving, I would suggest getting a house in Windsor Heights or moving just outside the city . The city is in the process of trying to improve. It's taken quite some time.
Nice driving
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
I love Danville, VA. Much love to the small business owners. #thinkersatwork
You coming to Martinsville anytime soon sir?
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
On this trip I stayed on the 29 corridor and went to Lynchburg and Charlottesville but I’ll likely go back up that way and get Martinsville and Reidsville on a later trip.
Come to Yanceyville NC.
I even took a bus from that direction.
I just found out from my mother that my Dad is from Danville West Virginia. He was born there .lived there till his parents moved to Ohio..I would like to visit see how am learning more about my Father I never had the chance to have long in my life.
@USA24541
Жыл бұрын
This is a video of Danville, Virginia, not West Virginia.
Well, I guess there is no need to make any trips to Danville anytime soon, I can see that things are still the same. After my family all passed, I don't see any reason to travel there. I was born and raised there, and I've been gone for many years.... Seeing this let's me know to stay far away.
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Don't ever ever ever highlight town on a rainy cloudy gloomy yucky day! That video made me sad and I don't even live there!
i want to move here because its cheap, seems quiet , has nature, and shops but everyone keep saying its dangerous ._. literally planning to move in 2 months. is the crime really that bad to where you shouldn't move?
@MileageMikeTravels
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard that the major complaint with the area isn't crime but that many people say it's boring.
@shadowbanned6280
3 жыл бұрын
@@MileageMikeTravels I rechecked the crime rate in Danville and its 82% higher crime than most of the US. My current town is 60% below the crime average. I made up my mind and decided to stay. I really was looking forward to a 5 minute trip to walmart instead of a 30 drive there and back.
@ggeerretton
3 жыл бұрын
The crime is blown out of proportion 100%
@dillsimon
3 жыл бұрын
The crime is really bad there. Born and raised there. It got so bad, I finally had to leave. I didn't want to continue to raise my children there. I still have family and friends there and I follow every local news source, so I know the crime is still bad, for anyone who wants to claim it isn't. I would definitely stay where you are or find another city.
@Ayejaydee95
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the crime rate was pretty high a few years ago probably 2-3 years ago due to young kids in so called gangs. But right now it’s good. They have plenty of cops you’re going to see them almost everywhere just riding around or just parked somewhere. I think it’s quiet! I think you should go for it I’m trying to move there myself. Also if you get bored just drive to Greensboro (45mins away) or Raleigh (about 1 hour & 30mins away)🙂
What street is Millionaires’ Row?
@MileageMikeTravels
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Danville had millionaires lol.
@blizzyblake1238
2 жыл бұрын
It’s by the golf course on west Main Street down towards to end going into nc
@copedigital
2 жыл бұрын
@@MileageMikeTravels lol cmon Mike. Danville has old money
@amypatton6730
2 жыл бұрын
Main Street. UP towards the hospital.
@williammurray8060
8 ай бұрын
Want to go to abes in downtown to look at some pointer brand overalls. Hope it's still open.
My cousin was killed out there in a crossfire Danville is pathetic.. the town of ghost
Wow that look so boring. Feels like a dream 🛌 however I can see potential. Plenty of available land and space.
Ain’t much different from Roanoke