Danville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Danville, Ohio
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Village
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St. Luke's Catholic Church
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway To Amish Country"
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Location of Danville, Ohio
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Location of Danville in Knox County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,019 |
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996 |
| • Density | 1,724.20/sq mi (666.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43014
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-20114 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398682 |
Danville is a small village located in Knox County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as the "Gateway To Amish Country" and is a friendly place with a population of about 1,000 people. In 2020, the census counted 1,019 people living there.
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History of Danville
Modern Danville was formed in 1923. It came about when two nearby villages, Buckeye City and Rosstown (also called Rossville), decided to join together.
How Danville Got Its Name
The very first Danville was planned out in 1813. This was done by George Sapp, Sr., and Robert Waddell. They named the village after Daniel Sapp, who was a soldier in the War of 1812.
Geography of Danville
Danville covers a total area of about 1.54 square kilometers (which is about 0.60 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Buckeye City Neighborhood
Buckeye City is a part of Danville today. It was first laid out as its own community in 1880. Later, in 1923, it became an official part of the village of Danville.
Population and People
Danville has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 234 | — | |
| 1850 | 160 | — | |
| 1870 | 134 | — | |
| 1880 | 254 | 89.6% | |
| 1890 | 292 | 15.0% | |
| 1900 | 298 | 2.1% | |
| 1910 | 373 | 25.2% | |
| 1920 | 383 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 764 | 99.5% | |
| 1940 | 790 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 853 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 926 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,025 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,127 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,001 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,104 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,044 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,019 | −2.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 996 | −4.6% | |
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Danville in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,044 people living in Danville. These people lived in 425 homes, and 281 of those were families.
Most people in the village were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.4%), or Asian (0.1%). About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Danville was about 33.8 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Danville
Students in Danville attend schools operated by the Danville Local School District.
Danville High School
The village is home to Danville High School. This is where older students go to learn and prepare for their futures.
Public Library
Danville also has a public library. It is a branch of The Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Danville
Some notable people have connections to Danville:
- Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy: He was the first Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Before that, he worked as a missionary priest in Northern Ohio and helped establish the Catholic church in Danville.
- Robert M. Nevin: He was an attorney and served in the United States House of Representatives from 1901 to 1905.
- William E. Stanley: He became the 15th Governor of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Danville (Ohio) para niños
