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As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Danville, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Danville and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Danville:
    • 42.008972, -75.478789
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Danville
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Danville ...

We found 45 communities that share the name Danville.

Within New York, the name Danville is unique.

Beyond New York, we know of another 45 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 45 communities, 44 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jefferson County
      • This Danville is located in Jefferson County and lies 845 miles [1,359.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Danville.
      • Morgan County
      • This Danville is located in Morgan County and lies 818 miles [1,316.4 km] to the southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Danville.
    • Arkansas
      • Yell County
      • This Danville is located in Yell County and lies 1,077 miles [1,733.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Danville.
    • California
      • Contra Costa County
      • This Danville is located in Contra Costa County and lies 2,450 miles [3,942.9 km]<1> to the west of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Contra Costa County community of Danville.
      • Los Angeles County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Danville [Los Angeles County].
    • Florida
      • Union County
      • This Danville is located in Union County and lies 913 miles [1,469.3 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Danville.
    • Georgia
      • Sumter County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Danville [Sumter County].
      • Twiggs County
      • This Danville is located in Twiggs County and lies 776 miles [1,248.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Twiggs County community of Danville.
    • Illinois
      • Vermilion County
      • This Danville is located in Vermilion County and lies 643 miles [1,034.8 km]<1> to the west of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vermilion County community of Danville.
    • Indiana
      • Clay County
      • This Danville is located in Clay County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Danville.
      • Hendricks County
      • This Danville is located in Hendricks County and lies 595 miles [957.6 km] to the west of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hendricks County community of Danville.
    • Iowa
      • Des Moines County
      • This Danville is located in Des Moines County and lies 822 miles [1,322.9 km]<1> to the west of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Des Moines County community of Danville.
    • Kansas
      • Harper County
      • This Danville is located in Harper County and lies 1,231 miles [1,981.1 km]<1> to the west of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harper County community of Danville.
      • Mitchell County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Danville [Mitchell County].
    • Kentucky
      • Boyle County
      • This Danville is located in Boyle County and lies 577 miles [928.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boyle County community of Danville.
    • Louisiana
      • Bienville Parish
      • This Danville is located in Bienville Parish and lies 1,167 miles [1,878.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bienville Parish community of Danville.
      • Caddo Parish
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Louisiana community of Danville [Caddo Parish].
    • Maine
      • Androscoggin County
      • This Danville is located in Androscoggin County and lies 297 miles [478 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Androscoggin County community of Danville.
    • Maryland
      • Allegany County
      • This Danville is located in Allegany County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Danville.
      • Prince George's County
      • This Danville is located in Prince George's County and lies 241 miles [387.9 km] to the south southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Danville.
    • Minnesota
      • Blue Earth County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Danville [Blue Earth County].
    • Mississippi
      • Alcorn County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Danville [Alcorn County].
    • Missouri
      • Montgomery County
      • This Danville is located in Montgomery County and lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km]<1> to the west of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Danville.
    • Nebraska
      • Gage County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Gage County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gage County community of Danville.
    • Nevada
      • Nye County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Danville [Nye County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Rockingham County
      • This Danville is located in Rockingham County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Danville.
    • New Jersey
      • Warren County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Danville [Warren County].
    • Ohio
      • Highland County
      • This Danville is located in Highland County and lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Highland County community of Danville.
      • Knox County
      • This Danville is located in Knox County and lies 368 miles [592.2 km] to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Danville.
      • Meigs County
      • This Danville is located in Meigs County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km] to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Danville.
      • Pike County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Pike County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Danville.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Montour County
      • This Danville is located in Montour County and lies 93 miles [149.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montour County community of Danville.
    • Quebec
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Quebec community of Danville.
    • South Dakota
      • Turner County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Dakota community of Danville [Turner County].
    • Tennessee
      • Houston County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Danville [Houston County].
    • Texas
      • Comal County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Danville [Comal County].
      • Gregg County
      • This Danville is located in Gregg County and lies 1,249 miles [2,010.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gregg County community of Danville.
      • Montgomery County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Danville [Montgomery County].
    • Vermont
      • Caledonia County
      • This Danville is located in Caledonia County and lies 236 miles [379.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caledonia County community of Danville.
    • Virginia
      • Danville City
      • This Danville is located in Danville City and lies 428 miles [688.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Danville City community of Danville.
      • Pittsylvania County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Danville [Pittsylvania County].
    • Washington
      • Ferry County
      • This Danville is located in Ferry County and lies 2,107 miles [3,390.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ferry County community of Danville.
      • King County
      • This Danville is located in King County and lies 2,280 miles [3,669.3 km] to the west northwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Danville.
    • West Virginia
      • Boone County
      • This Danville is located in Boone County and lies 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Danville.
    • Wisconsin
      • Dodge County
      • This Danville is located in Dodge County and lies 689 miles [1,108.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Danville that is located in Broome County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dodge County community of Danville.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Danville ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Brushville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brushville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brushville
    • Brushville is located in Susquehanna County (PA)
  • China
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for China have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for China
    • China is located in Delaware County
  • Damascus
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Damascus have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Damascus
    • Damascus is located in Broome County
  • Deposit
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deposit have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deposit
    • Deposit is located in Broome County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,510 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deposit <5>
  • Flowers
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowers have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowers
    • Flowers is located in Broome County
  • Gulf Summit
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gulf Summit have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf Summit
    • Gulf Summit is located in Broome County
  • Hickory Grove
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Grove
    • Hickory Grove is located in Susquehanna County (PA)
  • Kerry Siding
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kerry Siding have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerry Siding
    • Kerry Siding is located in Delaware County
  • Maple Grove
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
    • Maple Grove is located in Wayne County (PA)
  • Starlight
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Starlight have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starlight
    • Starlight is located in Wayne County (PA)
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Starlight <5>
  • Stevens Point
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevens Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevens Point
    • Stevens Point is located in Susquehanna County (PA)
  • Winterdale
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterdale
    • Winterdale is located in Wayne County (PA)

How Far From Danville to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Danville to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Danville and extending to:

  • Binghamton, which is the Seat of Broome County, lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Danville to Binghamton, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
  • Albany, which is the State Capital of New York, lies 98 miles [157.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take three full days and walking would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 229 miles [368.5 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take nearly four hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,702 miles [9,176.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,417 miles [10,327.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,292 miles [6,907.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Danville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Broome County: www.gobroomecounty.com/

The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Danville) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Danville. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.0090, Longitude: -75.4788       In this case, the coordinates for Danville have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Danville could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Danville, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<7>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Danville to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 306.693 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.574 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 302.742 degrees.









 

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