Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dayton, Wisconsin
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Nelson Park in northeastern Dayton
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Location of Dayton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.2 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,674 |
| • Density | 73.46/sq mi (28.386/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-19025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583056 |
| Website | http://town-dayton.com |
Dayton is a small town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,674 people lived here. Some smaller communities like Little Hope, Parfreyville, and Rural are part of Dayton. A special area called Chain O' Lake is also partly found within the town.
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History of Dayton
Dayton got its name from a person named Lyman Dayton. He was originally from Connecticut and moved to this area in 1850.
Geography of Dayton
Dayton covers an area of about 36.4 square miles (94.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 35.2 square miles (91.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water.
People of Dayton
In 2020, there were 2,674 people living in Dayton. Most of the people were White, making up about 93.6% of the population. Other groups included African American (0.7%), Native American (1.4%), and Asian (1.1%). About 2.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Notable People from Dayton
- Andrew R. Potts was born in Rural, which is part of Dayton. He was a state legislator in Wisconsin and also a farmer. Potts served as the chairman of the Dayton Town Board.
Images for kids
- Dayton, Wisconsin
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Dayton Town Hall
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Nelson Park in northeastern Dayton along the Crystal River
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The Red Mill in Little Hope, Wisconsin
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Crystal River
See also
In Spanish: Dayton (Waupaca) para niños
