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Danville Courthouse
William Montgomery and his son Daniel founded and laid out the town of Danville in the late 18th century. Montgomery established the first woolen, saw and grist mill, and later added a distillery. Danville' iron manufacturing history traces back to William Montgomery's influence, and the prevalence of resources allowed other industrialists to perfect the manufacturing process. Montgomery was also a pioneer in using anthracite coal to heat homes in the county
Danville Courthouse
William Montgomery and his son Daniel founded and laid out the town of Danville in the late 18th century. Montgomery established the first woolen, saw and grist mill, and later added a distillery. Danville' iron manufacturing history traces back to William Montgomery's influence, and the prevalence of resources allowed other industrialists to perfect the manufacturing process. Montgomery was also a pioneer in using anthracite coal to heat homes in the county