Dayton, Colorado

Like the larger nearby towns of Granite and Oro City, Dayton formed rapidly during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and failed quickly when the local mining industry collapsed.

[1] The Dayton post office operated from October 16, 1866, until November 30, 1868.

At its peak,[3][4] it had hotels, a general store, a courthouse, and a post office and served as the county seat.

[5] In the decade after Dayton's demise, the area became a vacation destination appreciated for its scenery, hunting, and fishing.

[5] Prior to European exploration and colonization, the land was inhabited by the Ute people.