Overview
Danville is a city in Montour County. Danville is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick area.
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Best things about Danville
Danville Historic District
The buildings mostly date from the 1840s to the early 20th century. Notable buildings include the Montour County Courthouse (1871), Mahoning Presbyterian Church (1853), Pine Street Lutheran Church (c. 1860), Eli Trego Bu…
General William Montgomery House
Danville West Market Street Historic District
42 contributing buildings in a residential area of Danville. The buildings date from about 1800 to 1925. The houses are mostly of brick and frame construction, with some log and stone dwellings, and in a variety of archi…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Allentown)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IPT Williamsport Regional Airport, Williamsport — 25 mi away. Directions
- AVP Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton — 53 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 104 mi away (major hub). Directions
Fullington Trailways provides intercity bus service.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning General William Montgomery House, Danville Historic District
- Afternoon Danville West Market Street Historic District
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Montour and several other enormous iron mills dominated the town for most of the 19th century and the iron industry was the chief employer in the region. The iron mills fell into decline, however, as steel replaced iron in the 20th century.
Get in
Fullington Trailways provides intercity bus service.
See
See Danville Historic District
The buildings mostly date from the 1840s to the early 20th century. Notable buildings include the Montour County Courthouse (1871), Mahoning Presbyterian Church (1853), Pine Street Lutheran Church (c. 1860), Eli Trego Building, Heim Suspender Factory (1835), First Ward School (c. 1870), Bnai Zion Temple (c. 1865), and Jemima Donaldson's Cross Keys Tavern (c. 1812).
See Danville West Market Street Historic District
42 contributing buildings in a residential area of Danville. The buildings date from about 1800 to 1925. The houses are mostly of brick and frame construction, with some log and stone dwellings, and in a variety of architectural styles including Italianate, Federal, Queen Anne and Second Empire.
Do
The city celebrates its history with an annual Iron Heritage Festival in July.
Sleep
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