Danway, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Danway, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Pushpin Label:Danway
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaSalle
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Miller
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:699
Coordinates:41.4325°N -88.6917°W
Area Code:815 & 779
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:422605

Danway is an unincorporated community in Miller Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Danway is 9.9miles northeast of Ottawa.[1]

History

A post office was established at Danway in 1872, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community's name honors Daniel Way, a local pioneer.[3]

Notes and References

  1. . LaSalle County General Highway Map . 2009 . July 27, 2012 .
  2. Web site: La Salle County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 November 2015.
  3. Book: Callary, Edward. Place Names of Illinois. 29 September 2008. University of Illinois Press. 978-0-252-09070-7. 87.