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Danway, Illinois

Danway is an unincorporated community in Miller Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. Danway is 9.9 miles (15.9 km) northeast of Ottawa.

History

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

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.
  3. ^ "La Salle County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  4. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.