Dayton, Oregon

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Sponsor & Donate

The Dayton Community Development Association (DCDA) relies on your support and investment, thank you! Quite simply, we can’t exist without help. Your donation helps us put on events like Dayton Friday Nights, Caravan of Lights and the Scarecrow … Read More

DCDA

Join us! The mission of the Dayton Community Development Association (DCDA) is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Dayton by helping to revitalize, improve, and maintain the economic, physical, social, aesthetic and cultural … Read More

Explore Historic Dayton

Experience Dayton's history through a free, self-guided walking tour. Discover more than 40 historic buildings, fascinating stories, vintage photographs, and the people who helped shape one of Oregon's oldest communities.

Free • Self-Guided • Mobile Friendly • About 20–30 Minutes Per Area

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DCDA Historic Brookside Cemetery Tours

What if the people who founded Dayton could tell you their own stories? On the Historic Brookside Cemetery Tour, they can. History isn't just something you read—it comes alive.  Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for a unique living history experience where you’ll meet and learn about the notable figures buried here, and their fascinating stories that shaped our community. … Read More

Major Supporters

Contribute now: Your tax deductible gift & sponsorship to DCDA supports our vibrant community.