Dayton, Minnesota started as an early settlement. Like much of the surrounding area, Dayton was mostly an area filled with forests. Some of the trees that were common in the area were oak, ash, and birch. Other main geographical features were grasslands and marshes. However, the settlers were not as interested in the forests, and… Read more »
Post by David Olson ● Aug 8, 2015
City of Dayton: A Brief History
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