[9] The Ora Adams House, Leander Campbell House, Danville Courthouse Square Historic District, Danville Main Street Historic District, Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House, Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Twin Bridges, and Wilson-Courtney House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Indiana State Road 39 joins US-36 briefly in the center of town but leads north 9 miles (14 km) to Lizton and Interstate 74, and south 11 miles (18 km) to Center Valley and Interstate 70.

23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Hendricks County Historical Museum is located in the former Sheriff's Residence and Jail at 170 South Washington in Danville.

The two-story brick structure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the only surviving example of the Second Empire style of architecture in the county.

This style was popular after the American Civil War and has as defining elements a central tower and mansard roof.

The Museum's collection includes items relating to domestic life, agriculture, military history, education and other aspects of Hendricks county's heritage.

The mascot of Danville Community Schools is a Warrior in American Indian clothing.