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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM172U_wreck-of-the-old-97_Danville-VA.html
Here, on September 27, 1908, occurred the railroad wreck that inspired the popular ballad, "The Wreck of the Old 97". The southbound mail express train on the Southern Railroad left the tracks on a trestle and plunged into the ravine below. Nine p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9ED_andrew-jackson-montague_Danville-VA.html
This house was built in 1891 as the home of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Montague, 1862-1937, Governor of Virginia, 1902-1906. During his residence in Danville, Mr. Montague established himself as a lawyer, U.S. District Attorney, orator, and political c…