Danville, Ohio
Population: 1,432
Located in Knox County
In the eastern portion of Knox County, Danville is 15 miles from Mount Vernon. The village of 1,001 was established in 1923 when the villages of Danville and Buckeye City voted to merge and form the present community. Danville was named for a veteran of the War of 1812. Danville is a thriving community with homegrown pride and down home values. Home of the second oldest Catholic parish in Ohio, St. Luke Catholic Church, Danville's roots run deep. The original Danville was laid out by George Sapp, Sr. and Robert Waddell in 1813 and was named for Daniel Sapp, a soldier in the War of 1812. This is a rural community dotted with farms, and small industries. It is not unusual to see tractors on the road, and horses working as you meander down the roads to the town center. For a sense of America before the motor car, Danville is on the right track! Quaint, locally owned shops line the streets and guests are greeted in the same, friendly manner as family. Just off the square in Danville, visitors will find The Briar Patch, selling wood crafted items such as wall hangings, houses, holiday decorations, and much more. Fridays and Saturdays is the Danville Flea Market bringing a wide array of items. Anything and everything, from glassware to collectibles, can be found at this location, just down from The Briar Patch. With new items coming in every week, no two trips will be alike. Across the street, Hull's Sportswear Shop offers the latest in team apparel for those supporting the local Danville Blue Devils or the die-hard Ohio State Buckeye fan. In June the Danville-Howard Turkey Festival is held at the Danville Community Park. Games, rides, contests, and food dominate the three-day event where friends and family find time to get back to the basics of life. While in Danville, take advantage of the two trails available. If you are a horse enthusiast, be sure to bring your horse and travel the Mohican Valley Trail, a trail open to any non-motorized mode of transportation. This trail runs from Danville to Holmes County. Runners, bikers, and walkers enjoy the scenery of the Kokosing Gap Trail that runs from Danville to Mount Vernon. It's not uncommon to see deer, hear the gobbles of wild turkeys or see a blue heron skimming the top of the river looking for food. In spring and summer, the wild flowers provide a beautiful border for the softly rolling hills and cultivated fields. As the seasons change, so does the scenery along the path. Summer greens give way to the bright oranges, reds and browns of autumn and then again to the dull-beauty of winter. Danville offers housing to suit all tastes and needs. There is something for everyone - first-time home buyers, families ready to move up, older couples looking for a care-free lifestyle or executives in search of a spacious retreat. A typical two bedroom, two-bathroom condo/townhouse would start in the area of $60,000. Single-family homes with three bedrooms and one bathroom start around $97,000. A larger family could find a three bedroom home with two and a half bathrooms with a little more elbowroom in the area of $174,000. For sheer splendor, this area cannot be beat, and for one who enjoys the four seasons, this is a delight! With all the outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year round, Danville has it all. Come and benefit from all the aspects of Ohio life in this, the finest little city around. Find homes for sale in Danville Ohio
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