History The city was founded in 1850 by Andrew Smith and Joel Palmer. Palmer, who also served as superintendent of Indian affairs for Oregon, built a flour mill there. Dayton was named for Smith's hometown, Dayton, Ohio. Dayton post office was opened in 1851, with Christopher Taylor serving as postmaster.
history the city was founded in 1850 by andrew smith and joel palmer palmer who also served as superintendent of indian affairs for oregon built a flour mill there dayton was named for smith's hometown dayton ohio dayton post office was opened in 1851 with christopher taylor serving as postmaster