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Wreck of the Old 97

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645 River Park Dr
Danville, VA 24540
+1 (434) 793-4636

The Wreck of the Old 97 in Danville, VA, is a historic site that commemorates a tragic train accident that occurred in 1903.

Visitors can explore the remnants of the wreck and learn about the significance of this event in American transportation history.

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Nothing to see but the sign.
6/15/2024

All there is to see is the sign. Vegetation has grown up so there are no signs of the wreck or where...

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9/12/2020

the exact location is in 505 Riverside Dr Danville, VA 24540 a few feet from convenience store you...

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Historically important event.
1/17/2020

The Wreck of the Old 97 happened because the engineer was told to make up the lost time. Officials d...

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