Danbury, North Carolina
| Danbury, North Carolina | |
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Old Stokes County Courthouse, Danbury
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 Location of Danbury, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates: 36°24′34″N 80°12′32″W / 36.40944°N 80.20889°WCoordinates: 36°24′34″N 80°12′32″W / 36.40944°N 80.20889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Stokes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 170.7/sq mi (65.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 27016 |
| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-16240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1019902 |
| Website | http://www.townofdanbury.org/[1] |
Danbury is a city located in Danbury Township, Stokes County, North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 189. It is the county seat of Stokes County. Danbury is located on NC 8/89 approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of Winston-Salem and is the "Gateway to Hanging Rock". The Stokes County Government Center, Arts Council, school board, county jail, a public library, a post office, and other public services are found within the town limits. Pioneer Community Hospital of Stokes is located about a half mile northwest of the town.
Danbury is a popular rest stop for bicyclists, motorcyclists, and driving enthusiasts due to the numerous scenic roads in Stokes County. Danbury also attracts outdoor enthusiasts because of its location on the Dan River and near the entrance to Hanging Rock State Park.
There are no regional or national franchises in Danbury, only local shops like the Danbury General Store, and small restaurants. The NewBridge Bank has a branch in town. J.E.Priddy's General Store, a local historic landmark dating from the late 19th century, is still in business selling goods old and new. It is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of town on Sheppard Mill Rd.
Danbury was founded in 1851 specifically to serve as the new centrally-located county seat after Stokes County was divided in 1849, creating Forsyth County to the south (with the new county seat of Winston, later Winston-Salem)and a smaller Stokes County. Danbury was briefly known as Crawford.
No battles occurred in Danbury during the Civil War, but it housed and supported the war efforts of the Confederate Army. The , which is still found in , was used in the smelting of iron ore. General George Stoneman's raid passed through Danbury on April 9, 1865, the day of the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox Court House, Va. Other historical features in the town include the Wilson Fulton House, the Old Stokes County Court House, and Moody's Tavern (later McCanless Hotel).
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