Danville System

Danville System is a Virginia historical marker in Danville County, dedicated 1965.

Danville County · dedicated 1965 · intersection of Patton Street and S. Union Street

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On this site stood Neal's Warehouse where the "Danville System" of selling tobacco began in 1858. Previously tobacco had been sold by sample from hogsheads, but under the new system it was sold at auction in open, loose piles so buyers could examine the whole lot. It is in general use today.

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Places within about 300 feet of this marker that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A nearby listing is not always the marker's own subject.