Caroline Wadzeck

The Streets of Dayton, Texas: History by the Block (History & Guide) Caroline Wadzeck

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, of the people who helped the city become what it is today. Get to know the town's war heroes, men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country; a governor of Texas; the business leaders, developers and everyday men of Dayton who are the backbone of every small community. Descend the Old Spanish Trail that cuts through the center of town and meet those that settled in the area when it was still 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.