Dayton, Indiana facts for kids
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Dayton, Indiana
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Location of Dayton in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Sheffield |
| Founded | 1827 |
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| • Type | Incorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,330 |
| • Density | 1,163.60/sq mi (449.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47941
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-17002 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396681 |
Dayton is a small town located in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2010, about 1,420 people lived there. Dayton is also part of the larger Lafayette area.
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History of Dayton
Dayton was first called Fairfield until the year 1830. A post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open in Dayton since 1831.
The Dayton Historic District is a special area in town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means it has important buildings and places that are worth protecting because of their history.
Geography of Dayton
Dayton is located in the northwest part of Sheffield Township. The town is about 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level.
According to the 2010 census, Dayton covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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Dayton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,420 people living in Dayton. These people lived in 536 homes, and 398 of these were families. The town had about 1,340 people per square mile.
Most people in Dayton were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds, including Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Dayton was 32 years old. About 29% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old. Many people, about 32%, were between 25 and 44 years old.
Fun Facts About Dayton
- Shannon Hoon, who was the lead singer of the band Blind Melon, was born and grew up near Dayton. He is buried in the Dayton Cemetery, which is on the east side of town.
- Dayton is also the name of a song by a musician called Lefty Hazmat.
Gallery
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Memorial Presbyterian Church on Walnut St.
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Dayton's historic district is listed on the NRHP
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Map of Dayton, 1878
See also
In Spanish: Dayton (Indiana) para niños
