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Dayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. The population was 15,153 at the 2020 census. [3] Dayton is the second oldest Nevada settlement. It is home to the oldest hotel in Nevada.
- Perkadventures. Banning, CA15,301 contributions. Old School House now Museum. Found the Museum open, parked just outside and visited. Interesting things to see associated with this area.
- TravelSmart4u. Columbus, OH 133 contributions. Interesting Stop. A great and historical roadside stop. My only regret was not being able to find the wagon ruts that are evidently viewable from here.
- Tony K. Moreno Valley, CA 735 contributions. Old ruins of once a big ore Mill. The Rock Point Mill is in the Dayton State Park Boundaries but it’s actually just along westbound Hwy 50.
- Ceramicpro. Reno, NV7 contributions. Destroyed in fire. My heart is broken to see that this historical structure was destroyed by a fire on June 17, 2020 😢.
Dayton, NV, the site of Nevada’s first gold discovery is just east of Carson City, where prospectors flocked to this fertile valley because of the promise of gold in them thar hills. Get into the spirit at Dayton Valley Days, with a parade, pet parade, rodeo, car show, games, auctions, and more.
- (775) 246-7909
- A cost of living index of 105. The overall housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other essentials cost 5% more in Dayton than they do in the rest of the United States and 4.3% more than they do in the rest of Nevada.
- A higher-than-average crime rate. Dayton has a somewhat higher-than-average crime rate. The city has a violent crime rate of 21.6, which is 0.9 percentage points lower than the national average of 22.7.
- Visit Dayton State Park or Dayton Valley. Everyone, no matter their age, can find something entertaining to do in Dayton. In the great outdoors, residents can partake in everything from golf to hiking.
- The Lyons County School District serves the area. The Lyons County School District is responsible for the public schools in the Dayton area. There are 18 schools located all around the county that are part of the district.
Dayton Tourism: Tripadvisor has 522 reviews of Dayton Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Dayton resource.
Dayton State Park sits roughly 30 minutes east of Nevada’s state capital of Carson City. Dayton State Park is a great place to explore Nevada history, fish the trout-packed Carson River, enjoy an afternoon barbeque with friends and family in the day-use area, or even camp overnight.
Rivaling some of the oldest communities in the Silver State, learn about Nevada's first gold discovery, Dayton's role in Virginia City's Comstock Lode and making Carson City Nevada's state capital, and more in Historic Downtown Dayton.
