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Danville
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Danville is a city in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 15,477 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Boyle CountyGR6. 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.
In 2001, Danville received a Great American Main Street Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Danville was established on December 4, 1787, by the Virginia Legislature. Before recognition from Virginia, Danville and its vicinity had already been home to settlers for several years, being in the original Great Settlement Area around Harrod's Fort, which was first settled in 1774. The name of the city is in memory of Walker Daniel, who purchased the original site of the settlement from John Crow, another early settler.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.9 square kilometers. The age distribution is 22.4 percent under the age of 18, 13.3 percent from 18 to 24, 25.8 percent from 25 to 44, 22.2 percent from 45 to 64, and 16.3 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.
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