Danville, Virginia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Danville Independent city Seal Nickname(s): River City, City of Churches Motto: The River City, Where Innovation Flows Location in the state of Virginia Coordinates: 36°35′14″N 79°24′16″W / 36.58722°N 79.40444°W / 36.58722; -79.40444Coordinates: 36°35′14″N 79°24′16″W..