Danville, Kentucky

Danville is a city located in Boyle County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,477. It is the county seat of Boyle County{{GR|6}}. It was the original home of Transylvania University, which soon after its founding moved to Lexington. Later, Centre College opened in Danville, and remains there today. Danville is also home to the Great American Brass Band Festival and to the Pioneer Playhouse, an important part of theater in Kentucky.

Related Topics:
Boyle County, Kentucky - 2000 - County seat - Transylvania University - Lexington - Centre College - Great American Brass Band Festival - Pioneer Playhouse - Theater in Kentucky

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In 2001, Danville received a Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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