title: Danby, Missouri
text: # Danby, Missouri
  
  Danby is an unincorporated community in southeast Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
  
  The community is adjacent to the west side of I-55 approximately nine miles southeast of Festus. Isle du Bois Creek, which forms the border between Jefferson and Ste. Genevieve counties, flows past approximately 1.5 miles south of the community.
  
  ## History
  
  A post office called Danby was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1955. It is unknown why the name Danby was applied to this community.
  
  