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A few random Dayton facts
Thought I’d share these, which I got off the latest Dayton History newsletter (I’m on the board there, btw, but figured that facts is facts, and besides… it’s a slow day in the blogosphere!)
Did you know these already?
Got any other Dayton factoids to share?
Did You Know?
— Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote over 400 published poems, six novels and lyrics for Broadway musicals.
— Charles Kettering electrified the cash register while working in Dayton at NCR.
— Dayton was once the home of over 1,000 factories.
— Dayton once had over a dozen car manufacturers.
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By FreeSpirit
October 20, 2009 7:55 PM | Link to this
Dayton has such a rich history of innovation and invention. One of my favorite historical spots in town is Woodland Cemetery,founded in 1841. Woodland is so full of prominent Dayton names, has the highest point in the city, and so many different types of grave markers. Dayton’s history surrounds visitors to this beautiful site.