Danway, Illinois

Coordinates: 41°25′57″N 88°41′30″W / 41.43250°N 88.69167°W / 41.43250; -88.69167
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Danway, Illinois
UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID422605[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

  1. ^ "Danway". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ LaSalle County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "La Salle County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  4. .