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Dayton

Population: 678
Elevation: 3989
Region: Northeast

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The banker Joseph Dayton Thorn is who this town is named after. This small town gained fame in 1911 when the first woman, Susan Whissler was elected to be mayor. Only 29 years after the town was established. Dayton also held the first Wyoming rodeo in 1890.



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