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New Interpretive Marker Unveiled

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Historical Marker Dedication
David Lewis, Oregon Heritage Commission Chair and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Historian speaks about the history of Fort Yamhill Blockhouse and Yamhill Reservation.

A new interpretive marker was recently installed at Dayton’s historic Courthouse Square Park to honor Dayton’s founding father, General Joel Palmer, and to depict the Fort Yamhill Blockhouse’s relocation journey. General Palmer donated the land for Courthouse Square Park, which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To celebrate him, the blockhouse was moved from Grande Ronde. The Fort Yamhill Blockhouse has been in Courthouse Square Park for over 100 years.

This project was supported in part by a grant from the Oregon Heritage Commission and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The City of Dayton provided matching funds for the grant.

The Historical Marker Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 18th, 2013, with Kelly Haverkate and Mayor Jolie White.
The Historical Marker Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 18th, 2013, with Kelly Haverkate and Mayor Jolie White.

Dedication of Oregon Historical Marker

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The community is invited to the dedication of the new Oregon Historical Marker in Courthouse Square Park on Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Thanks very much to the volunteers at Oregon Travel Experience, the City of Dayton and the Dayton Community Development Association for this wonderful new addition to the park that will share Dayton’s heritage with visitors and residents.
Dayton Marker Dedication Invitation

Our survey results are in!

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downtownThe Dayton Community Development Association conducted an online survey in March on people’s shopping and restaurant preferences. We advertised the survey via direct emails, our website, and Facebook. We asked, “what do you want to shop for or eat in downtown Dayton?”. The results are in! The insights gathered from this survey will be used by the Dayton Community Downtown Association, local businesses and potential new business owners to customize their offerings to best serve your needs. We found that:

  • Area residents are interested in supporting new, local businesses in Dayton, including suggestions for a Grocery/Market, Casual Dining, and Local Art/Gift Shop.
  • Several creative ideas were also proposed, such as a hardware store, bike shop or bridal salon.
  • Due to the lack of options in Dayton, most people currently drive the 20 minutes to shop in McMinnville and spend their grocery dollars there
  • Most area residents dine out at least once per week and spend between $25 and $50 on dinner for two (nearly a third spend over $50)
  • Local Newspapers and Social Media are the top sources for local news and information, and should be considered key advertising channels for any new business in Dayton.

Read the full report here: DCDA Survey Results

Do you shop or eat in Dayton, or want to? We want to hear from you!

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What do you want to eat or shop for in downtown Dayton? We’re doing a survey of shopping & restaurant preferences. The Dayton Community Development Association values your opinion. You are invited to participate in our survey, which should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DaytonDowntown

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will only be reported in aggregate.

The insights gathered from this survey will be used by the Dayton Community Downtown Association, local businesses and potential new business owners to customize their offerings to best serve your needs.

Please enter your name and email address at the end of the survey if you wish to be entered into the drawing for a $25 Gift Certificate to The Block House in Dayton. Your information will not be linked to your survey responses.

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