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Encyclopedia > Dan River

The Dan River flows in both North Carolina and Virginia, USA. It arises in the state of Virginia in Patrick County and crosses the state border into Stokes County, North Carolina. It then flows into Rockingham County. From there it goes back into Virginia. It reenters North Carolina near the border between Caswell County and Rockingham County. It flows into northern Caswell County and then back into Virginia and finally into Kerr Reservoir on the Roanoke River. Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,774 sq mi (110,785 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1791 Seat Stuart Area  - Total  - Water 1,258 km² (486 mi²) 7 km² (3 mi²) 0. ... Stokes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Rockingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Caswell County Courthouse - 2005 Caswell County redirects here. ... Kerr Lake is an artificial lake along the border of the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia. ... The Roanoke River is a river in southern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina in the United States, 410 mi (660 km) long. ...


The 'Dan River is named after the same man that The City of Danville, Virginia is named after. [[Dan Daniels}}. This river also has named surrounding churchs, schools and parks. Nickname: River City, City of Churches Motto: A World Class Organization Country United States State Virginia County Independent City  - Mayor R. Wayne Williams, Jr. ...


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  • Dan River Basin Maps

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Dan River Feb05 (1811 words)
We had paddled thirteen miles of the Dan in a lower section before and thought fifteen wouldn't be a problem.
The river was far more developed since the last time I paddled south of Kibler.
Even though the scenery and the river were changing and the sun was breaking through the clouds, we were getting tired.
VPMEP Success Story - Dan River Incorporated (646 words)
Dan River Inc. was founded in 1882 in Danville, Virginia.
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