Danway, Illinois
Danway, Illinois | |
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Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
GNIS feature ID | 422605[1] |
Danway is an
unincorporated community in Miller Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Danway is 9.9 miles (15.9 km) northeast of Ottawa.[2]
History
A post office was established at Danway in 1872, and remained in operation until 1903.[3] The community's name honors Daniel Way, a local pioneer.[4]
References
- ^ "Danway". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ LaSalle County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "La Salle County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.