Dayton, Idaho
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N 42° 06.899 W 111° 59.613
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Quick Description: This historical marker, erected by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, is located at the eastern edge of Perkins Park in Dayton.
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 12/12/2013 10:00:29 PM
Waymark Code: WMJPDC
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Long Description:Daughters of Utah Pioneers
No. 171
Erected Dec. 1951
Dayton, Idaho
In 1867 Joseph Chadwick and family settled on Five Mile Creek and built a log cabin. In one room he had a supply store to accommodate the few settlers and freighters. He was followed by Peter Poole, Robert Taylor, Stephan Callan, George Mendenhall, Richard Wickham and their families. The locality was originally known as Five Mile, later Chadville, and in 1890 Card. In 1906 Wm. B. Preston gave it the name of Dayton. Fred Jensen was the first L.D.S. presiding elder.
Daytona Camp
Marker Name: Dayton, Idaho
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text:
See Long Description
County: Franklin
City: Dayton
Date Dedicated: December 1951
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Marker Number: 171
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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