DAYTON – Google Maps.com – Dayton
Location: Highways 221 and 223. Turn south from Highway 18. Approximately three miles east of McMinnville.
FYI: Andrew Smith, ferryman, named Dayton for his hometown in Ohio.
Population: About 2,000
Established: 1880
Attractions: South Yamhill River, historic buildings including 1856 Ft. Yamhill Blockhouse (pictured here) in city park, historic churches, 1852 Joel Palmer House restaurant, Yamhill Locks Park, Red Hills Park, walking tour, wineries, Wheatland Ferry on the Willamette River and nearby Maude Williamson State Park.
Visitor information: 503-864-2221
City of Dayton official website
Local Newspaper: The News Register
Dayton Schools – Great Schools.net
Wikipedia, Dayton, Oregon