Danville, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Danville, Missouri
Census-designated place
Danville, Missouri Location in Missouri Show map of Missouri Danville, Missouri Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Montgomery
Area
• Total	0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2)
• Land	0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	804 ft (245 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	28
• Density	74.27/sq mi (28.65/km2)
ZIP Code	63361
FIPS code	29-18190
GNIS feature ID	2587062

Danville is a very small community in Montgomery County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for official records, even though it's not an official city or town. In 2020, only 28 people lived in Danville.

History of Danville

Danville was first settled and planned out in 1834. It was named after a place called Danville, Virginia. This was because one of the first people to settle here came from that Virginia town.

A post office opened in Danville in 1834. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1942.

Geography and Location

Danville is located in the western part of Montgomery County. It sits just north of a major highway, Interstate 70, which is also known as U.S. Route 40 here. You can get to Danville from Exit 170, which leads to Missouri Route 161.

Interstate 70 goes west about 45 miles (72 km) to Columbia. It goes east about 80 miles (129 km) to St. Louis. Route 161 goes north about 5 miles (8 km) to Montgomery City.

Local Businesses and Surroundings

Even though it's a small community, Danville has a few places. Right off the interstate, there's a building that combines a gas station, a food store, a lunch counter, and even a flower shop! In the main part of the community, you can find a place to get your car fixed. There's also a quarry nearby, which is a place where rocks are dug out of the ground. Other than these, there are no other businesses or services directly in Danville.

Land and Water

The Danville area covers about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers) of land. A very small part, about 0.006 square miles (0.016 square kilometers), is water.

The community is built on a raised area of land, like a small hill. Water from this area flows in two directions. To the north, it drains into Rumbo Branch. To the south, it drains into Sallee Branch. Both of these are small streams that flow west. They eventually join the Loutre River. The Loutre River then flows into the Missouri River, which is a very large river. This whole system of rivers and streams is called the Missouri River watershed.

Population Changes

The number of people living in Danville has changed over time. Here's a look at the population counts from recent years:

See also

In Spanish: Danville (Misuri) para niños