Danville’s History and Why We’re Proud to Serve the Danville Community
For centuries, the San Ramon Valley was home to the Bay Miwok people. During the Mexican era, the land was used for Mission San José’s grazing and later became part of Rancho San Ramon.
After the Gold Rush, brothers Daniel and Andrew Inman purchased 400 acres in 1854, founded a village and named it Danville. Early businesses included a blacksmith, hotel and general store, and the community grew as an agricultural center producing wheat, barley, fruit and almonds.
The Southern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1891, allowing local farmers to ship produce to market and transforming the sleepy village into a transport hub. Danville later incorporated and preserved many historic buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Today Danville retains a small‑town feel with a vibrant downtown, parks and trails. We’re proud to serve the families and businesses who call Danville home.
