The history of Dayton, Texas, is memorialized at every street corner and
intersection. Street signs throughout town bear the names of characters
in Dayton's past, the people who helped the city become what it is
today. They are war heroes, a governor, business leaders, developers and
everyday men and women dedicated to making Dayton a better community.
Descend the Old Spanish Trail that cuts through the center of town, and
meet those who settled what once was a western wildness. Author Caroline
Wadzeck examines and explains the history of many of the town's streets,
preserving their contributions and legacy in Dayton history.