City of Danville

City of Danville "The City of Firsts"
Danville, Kentucky On December 4, 1787, the Virginia Legislature established Danville as a Town in Virginia. His patient was Mrs.

Danville became a part of the Commonwealth when Kentucky became a state in 1792. Danville, “The City of Firsts," was the location of the first Courthouse in Kentucky (1785), the first U.S. Post Office west of the Alleghenies (1792), the first Capital of Kentucky (1785), and the first Political Club in the West (1786). In 1809, Danville's own Dr. Ephraim McDowell became the first physician in the w

orld to successfully remove an ovarian tumor. Jane Todd Crawford. Danville was also the location of the first college in the West (1783) and the first law school in the West (1799). The first state-supported School for the Deaf opened in Danville in 1823. Among the “firsts” in Danville was the development of education for blacks. Danville was the site of the first black home school in Boyle County. The school was taught by Willis Russell, a teacher listed in the 1850 census. The first kindergarten for blacks was established by the City Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1881, John W. Bate established Danville's first public school for blacks. "We will never bring disgrace on this our City by an act of dishonesty or cowardice. We will fight for the ideals and Sacred Things of the City both alone and with many. We will revere and obey the City's laws, and will do our best to incite a like reverence and respect in those above us who are prone to annul them or set them at naught. We will strive unceasingly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty. Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this City not only, not less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us." - The Athenian Oath

06/14/2026
Thank you, City of Danville Fire Department 🐱❤️
06/12/2026

Thank you, City of Danville Fire Department 🐱❤️

We can’t say that these gentlemen sustained major injuries after rescuing Drain-o, but we can say that this little fella didn’t come easy. Thank you for helping this little guy out of a tight situation, fellas!

For these firefighters to be brave enough to take on this kitten? They’re a 10/10 in our book any day of the week.

Come take him home before 4p today from the Danville-Boyle County Humane Society.

06/12/2026
06/12/2026
06/12/2026

Danville Unity Bench Dedication
June 12, 2026 - Part 2

06/12/2026

Danville Unity Bench Dedication
June 12, 2026 - Part 1

The rain moved out just in time for the Danville Unity Bench Dedication. Thank you to all who were able to join us, to t...
06/12/2026

The rain moved out just in time for the Danville Unity Bench Dedication. Thank you to all who were able to join us, to the Crain and Burton Family for donating the bench, and to the Public Works Department for restoring it and giving it a new purpose and new story!

We will see you tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Weisiger Park!
06/11/2026

We will see you tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at Weisiger Park!

06/11/2026

If you are you 18 years or older and a Kentucky resident, you are eligible to take this short, 5-7 minute community health survey to share your thoughts and perceptions. By volunteering to answer these questions, your input may help improve health resources and shape healthier communities across Kentucky. Your voice matters to Kentucky’s health!

Survey Link in Bio: https://redcap.louisville.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=7LL8MKFKFY4L39YE

UofL IRB #25.0780 Approved 12/01/25
For questions, email [email protected]

Thank you, Coach Plummer. Our deepest condolences to his family and all the lives he touched.
06/10/2026

Thank you, Coach Plummer.
Our deepest condolences to his family and all the lives he touched.

In honor and memory of Coach E.G. Plummer, who passed away today, June 10, 2026, the Danville Independent School District will turn the lights on at Admiral Stadium at 8 p.m. tonight.

E.G. Plummer has left a legacy in the and the Danville community and will be remembered as an excellent coach, leader, athlete and person. We offer the deepest sympathy to his family and friends during this time.

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445 West Main Street
Danville, KY
40422

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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