Name: Dayton

County: Sheridan

Authority Name: Dayton (Wyo.)

GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1071544W

Latitude: 445231N

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Elevation: 3921/1195

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Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Dayton, the historic town that grew up on the Bozeman Trail is located in Sheridan County and had a population of 180 at one time. The town was named after the middle name of Joseph Dayton Thorn. It was selected at a meeting of old settlers when the application was made for a post office there. Dayton was settled in 1882 when Henry Baker started a store and livery stable. Mary L. Shipp came with the Bakers and brought a building from Baker and began serving meals that year. Dayton was incorporated in 1907. In 1911 Mrs. Susan Wissler was selected mayor. She is said to have been the first woman mayor of an incorporated town in the United States.

Source: WPA

Named for Joe Dayton Thorn. 

Source: Annals 14(3)  

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History:

Dayton Post Office was established in June, 1883.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices 

A growing town and postoffice in Sheridan County, 6 miles southwest from Ranchester, the nearest railroad point, and 15 miles northwest from Sheridan. Farming and stockraising the leading industries. 

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Dayton North

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