Danville, Washington

Danville, Washington
Census-designated place
Danville is located in Washington (state)
Danville
Danville
Danville is located in the United States
Danville
Danville
Coordinates: 48°59′33″N 118°30′29″W / 48.99250°N 118.50806°W / 48.99250; -118.50806
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyFerry
Area
 • Total
0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
 • Land0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,745 ft (532 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
34
 • Density191/sq mi (73.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99121
Area code509
GNIS feature ID1518480[1]
FIPS code53-16585

Danville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ferry County, Washington, United States. Danville is located on Washington State Route 21 near the Canada–United States border, 31 miles (50 km) north-northeast of Republic, the Ferry County seat.

Name origin

The former name of Nelson came from merchants Peter Bertelsen Nelson and his uncle Ole Nelson. Allegedly established in 1889, the earliest known reference to the settlement name is 1896. The next year, Narcis Peone challenged W.M. Clark over the townsite ownership, but lost the case. The earliest mention of the renamed community to Danville was in January 1899; the renaming was prompted to prevent confusion with Nelson, British Columbia. Daniel (Dan) Montgomery Drumheller, an early promoter of the town, also gave his name to Drumheller Springs, having served as mayor of Spokane. Another theory, indicated by some early maps, placed Danville as an adjacent community, named for the Danville Mining Co. A further theory suggests another Nelson townsite was laid out in 1902, but its location is unclear.[2]

History

Early community

Although the Nelsons are considered the pioneer merchants,[3] the claim of operating the first store at the locality is unsubstantiated. Apparently, in the early 1890s, Dennis Peone ran a store from his home, which also provided accommodation for passing visitors. Some individuals envious of the family's farming success resorted to arson.[4] The post office opened around 1896,[2] storekeeper P.B. Nelson being the inaugural postmaster. By that winter, businesses included the William Clark butcher shop, Woodward & Bellow saloon, and Downs hotel.[3]

In 1897, the townsite was laid out,[5] and J.Y. Jaskulek opened a general store with a jewelry and watch repair section.[6] McCarter and Hull published the Reservation Record newspaper 1897–1898, lasting less than a year, before relocating to Eureka camps (Republic).[7] Around 1898, John Sucksmith opened a sawmill, but died in a boating accident about four years later.[8] E.A. Garner, who bought the mill, died of heart attack in 1904.[9]

In 1900, fire destroyed Peter Nelson's store. Rebuilding,[2] he experienced serious financial problems a few years later.[10] In 1905, a new syndicate bought the mill,[11] which produced 30,000 feet (9,144 meters) of lumber daily.[12] Retail relocations the next year were J. Jaskulek to Spokane,[13] and P.B. Nelson to two doors from the post office store,[14] which John H. Grunwell had acquired.[15] J. Bell & Co appears to have bought the Jaskulek store.[16] Arson was suspected in the 1907 fire that destroyed Wm. Sands' blacksmith shop.[17]

About 1911, Danville Lumber & Milling opened a general store.[18] By 1913, the mill, which produced 50,000 feet (15,240 meters) of lumber daily, was one of the three larger producers in the area.[19]

Prohibition and the aftermath

In the 1920s, increased prosperity returned to Danville with Prohibition. Danville became a rendezvous for whiskey smugglers, who employed local guides familiar with the old trails to avoid detection by border authorities. When Prohibition ended, Danville entered a decline. A series of fires also took their toll. Old Man Jennings, the justice of the peace, was rumored to have counterfeited half dollars.[20]

Later community

In 1990, immediately north of Danville, a fuel, food, and lodging complex was built, comprising 10 motel units, a restaurant, convenience store, and gas station. Like most smaller border communities, 90 per cent of the trade has been from visiting Canadians traditionally. In 2021, the enterprise was listed for sale.[21][22] It reopened under new ownership in 2022.

As of 2023, a post office exists in Danville proper.[23] Danville Hall, a volunteer fire department, is a satellite station of Ferry-Okanogan County Fire Protection District 14.[24]

Demographics

The population at the 2010 census was 34.[25]

Infrastructure history

Passenger transit and border crossing

Further information: Danville–Carson Border Crossing

The community, which lies about 0.6 miles (1.0 km) south of the boundary, was served by two railroads.

Roads, bridges, and waterways

After upgrades to the Midway–Curlew road were completed in 1897, work began on the Curlew–Nelson (Danville) section.[26] The Kettle Falls–Eureka camp (Republic) road was also built, providing a shorter route to Nelson.[27] However, the poor springtime road conditions made more circuitous freighting by river the only option.[28]

In 1902, residents petitioned the Ferry County commissioners to build a wagon bridge across the river to access the train station.[29] In 1910, this structure was replaced by a steel bridge.[30] The railway has been removed and is now a trail.

Mining

The Alabama group, a local copper/gold mine, was owned by the Lucille Dreyfus Mining Co.[31] In 1902, a syndicate led by Col. William Ridpath acquired and developed the claim.[32] In 1903, shipments to the Granby smelter began,[33] and the company filed a suit to cancel 982,000 fraudulent share certificates.[34] The next year, the company went into receivership[35] but resumed operations months later.[36] Idle since 1910, the mine was acquired by Arthur Dunphy in 1916.[37] In 1919, the Chatterboy Mining Co. acquired the inactive property[38] and resumed operations.[39] Prior to permanent closure in 1921, the Lucille Dreyfus was the largest producer in the vicinity. This grouping of mines operated as the Morning Star from the mid-1930s to the mid-1940s.[40]

Folklore

While John Falconer was prospecting in the area during the summer of 1912, an electrical storm ignited a tree on a hillside to the southeast of town. On riding toward the distant fire, his horse stumbled upon a rock in the middle of the trail. At the distant point, the rain had extinguished the fire. On his return home, he pocketed the earlier rock, which he assumed was merely pyrites. Months later, Falconer realized the rock was primarily gold ore, then worth over $1,000. Danville old timers called the find "the golden plate", which was believed to indicate a gold ledge. Falconer and his wife searched, but were unable to rediscover the original location. Though many have tried, the elusive deposit has never been found.[20]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Danville, Washington
  2. ^ a b c "Nelson Star, 12 Mar 2016". www.nelsonstar.com. March 13, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "1904 Ferry County History: Danville". www.wagenweb.org.
  4. ^ Courchane, Chalk. "James "Jim" Finley in the Pacific Northwest in 1794" (PDF). www.oregonpioneers.com. p. 67.
  5. ^ "Boundary Creek Times, 29 Mar 1897". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 6.
  6. ^ "Grand Forks Miner, 12 Jun 1897". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 3.
  7. ^ "Advance, 23 Aug 1897". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 5.
    "Grand Forks Miner, 12 Mar 1898". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  8. ^ "Evening Sun, 13 Jun 1902". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  9. ^ "Evening Sun, 9 Dec 1904". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  10. ^ "Evening Sun, 20 Feb 1903". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  11. ^ "Evening Sun, 10 Mar 1905". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  12. ^ "Evening Sun, 28 Apr 1905". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  13. ^ "Evening Sun, 16 Jan 1906". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  14. ^ "Evening Sun, 30 Nov 1906". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  15. ^ "Evening Sun, 18 Dec 1906". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  16. ^ "Evening Sun, 14 Dec 1906". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 3.
  17. ^ "Boundary Creek Times, 1 Nov 1907". www.boundarycreektimes.com. p. 4.
  18. ^ "Evening Sun, 26 May 1911". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 8.
  19. ^ "Daily News, 6 Jan 1913". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 20.
  20. ^ a b N.L. Barlee (2004). Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns of Northeastern Washington. Hancock House Publishers.
  21. ^ "My Northwest, 22 Oct 2021". www.mynorthwest.com. October 22, 2021.
  22. ^ "Danville Outpost". www.loopnet.com.
  23. ^ "Danville Post Office". www.postallocations.com.
  24. ^ "Ferry-Okanogan County Fire Protection District 14 - Danville Hall". www.countyoffice.org.
  25. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Danville CDP, Washington". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 21, 2016.[dead link‍]
  26. ^ "Grand Forks Miner, 2 Oct 1897". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 4.
  27. ^ "Grand Forks Miner, 1 Jan 1898". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 3.
  28. ^ "Boundary Creek Times, 26 Mar 1898". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 10.
  29. ^ "Evening Sun, 16 Apr 1902". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  30. ^ "Evening Sun, 20 Aug 1910". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 4.
  31. ^ "Nelson Tribune, 13 Aug 1901". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  32. ^ "Evening Sun, 14 Oct 1902". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 4.
  33. ^ "Evening Sun, 7 Jul 1903". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  34. ^ "Evening Sun, 7 Aug 1903". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 4.
  35. ^ "Evening Sun, 7 Jun 1904". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  36. ^ "Evening Sun, 22 Nov 1904". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  37. ^ "Ledge, 3 Aug 1916". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 2.
  38. ^ "Grand Forks Sun and Kettle Valley Orchardist, 31 Oct 1919". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  39. ^ "Ledge, 13 Nov 1919". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 1.
  40. ^ Talc Resources of the United States , p. RA2-PA88, at Google Books

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