Danville System

Danville System (HM18WO)

Location: Danville, VA 24541
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 35.211', W 79° 23.525'

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On this site stood Neal's Warehouse where the "Danville System" of selling tobacco began in 1858. Previously tobacco had been sold by sample from hogsheads, but under the new system it was sold at auction in open, loose piles so buyers could examine the whole lot. It is in general use today.
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HM NumberHM18WO
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Marker NumberQ 5-d
Year Placed1969
Placed ByVirginia Historic Landmarks Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 1:47am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 643841 N 4050245
Decimal Degrees36.58685000, -79.39208333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 35.211', W 79° 23.525'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 35' 12.66" N, 79° 23' 31.50" W
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Area Code(s)434
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 107 S Union St, Danville VA 24541, US
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