Dayton is located in Lyon County and is the second oldest community in Nevada having been founded near mining claims in Gold Canyon circa 1850. The community of Dayton historically has been part of the California Trail, Pony Express and Pioneer Route of the Lincoln Highway. Since November 1926 the community has been served by US Route 50. Originally US Route 50 passed through Dayton along what is now Old US Route 50, Pike Street, Main Street, …
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