Pennsylvania Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Danville, Pennsylvania

Population: 4,897

Located in Montour County

Danville is located in Montour County, the smallest county, in terms of land area, in the state of Pennsylvania. The county was established in 1850, and was carved from Columbia County.

The Susquehanna River forms part of the county's southern border. The Borough of Danville lies along the river's northern banks. The Susquehanna played a large role in the early settlement of Danville and Montour County, providing transportation to and from a trading post known as Montgomery's Landing, the present-day site of Danville.

Historically Danville was a hub for manufacturing, especially in the ore-mining industry. This emphasis on manufacturing carries forward today, and continues to provide a substantial employment base in the city. Industries such as TRW, Merck Pharmaceuticals and others continue to thrive in the Danville area. The service industry is also strong in the county, with Geisinger Medical Center and related services providing a major portion of the employment base.

Danville is a great place to work as it offers steady, good, dependable employment in a variety of services, such as health care, the school system and employers such as Merck & Co., Inc. and the Strick Corporation.

Both the Danville Municipal Building and the Montour County Courthouse are located in the downtown area. Besides being ideally located in the economic center of the community, these offices generate a steady stream of new visitors. In addition, there are numerous financial, legal, insurance and other firms located in the Danville area. These firms offer a wide range of services to aid and assist local businesses and the community as a whole.

Downtown has become quite the boom town! Much of the commercial and neighboring residential areas retain their original 19th-century architecture. The leaders in the city have rehabilitated many of these structures, and have ensured the downtown is now a premiere attraction in the region.

The Danville area offers a wide range of activities that bring many visitors and tourists to the community every year. Knoebels Amusement Resort, located only 20 minutes away, is America's largest free admission amusement park. There are three golf courses (two public and one private) and two wildlife preserves within a short drive of the Danville area. Residents can enjoy everything from fishing and camping in the summer to skiing and ice skating in the winter.

Danville is a solid, steady city with a steady population growth, and great prospects for the future. With the river nearby, there is always something for you and the family to do! Come and see what Danville has to offer you.