Dayton, Missouri
Dayton is an
Lick Branch to the east.[2] It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area
.
History
A post office called Dayton was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1918.[3] The community was named after William L. Dayton, a vice-presidential candidate in the 1856 United States presidential election.[4] Dayton is currently protected by GCFPD Station 2 located in the center of town.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dayton, Missouri
- ISBN 0899332242
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
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