Dayton (disambiguation) facts for kids

Dayton is a name used for many different places and things around the world. The most well-known is often the city of Dayton, Ohio in the United States.

Places Named Dayton

Many towns and cities are named Dayton. This name can be found in several countries.

In Australia

• Dayton, Western Australia is a suburb in the city of Perth.

In Canada

• Dayton, Nova Scotia is a small community in Canada.

In the United States

There are many places named Dayton across the United States. Here are a few examples:

• Dayton, Idaho
• Dayton, Indiana
• Dayton, Iowa
• Dayton, Kentucky
• Dayton, Minnesota
• Dayton, Montana
• Dayton, Nevada
• Dayton, New Jersey
• Dayton, New York
• Dayton, Oregon
• Dayton, Pennsylvania
• Dayton, Tennessee is famous for the 1925 Scopes Trial, a court case about teaching evolution.
• Dayton, Texas
• Dayton, Virginia
• Dayton, Washington
• Dayton, Wyoming
• Fort Dayton was a fort built in New York in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War.

Other Uses of the Name Dayton

The name Dayton is also used for people, groups, and other things.

• Dayton (name) is a given name and a surname.
• University of Dayton is a well-known university located in Dayton, Ohio.
• Dayton (band) was a funk music band that started in Dayton, Ohio.
• Dayton (RTD) is a transit station in Aurora, Colorado, which helps people travel around the city.
• USS Dayton (CL-105) was a light cruiser ship used by the United States Navy. Another ship, USS Dayton (CL-78), was later renamed USS Monterey.
• Dayton's was a large department store chain based in Minneapolis, which was a popular place to shop for many years.
• Dayton Wire Wheels is a company that makes special wheels for cars.

See also

In Spanish: Dayton para niños

• Dayton Agreement, also known as the Dayton Peace Accord, was an important peace treaty signed in 1995 that helped end the Bosnian War.
• Dayton Mall is a large shopping center located near Dayton, Ohio.
• Daytona (disambiguation)