Nicknamed the "Birthplace of Nevada," Dayton marks the spot where gold was first discovered in the state. Since the 1860s, the town has seen ups and downs, but today, it's much more of a bustling ...

Listed are nearly 50 historic places (many of which still have original structures) that tell Dayton’s story. A useful color map accompanies the brief descriptions. The Walking-Driving Tour portion of ...

This bit of Dayton history has often been left out of Nevada history books, but that misnomer will be no more when two new 24-inch-by-36-inch colorful, professionally illustrated interpretive kiosks, ...

Preservationists fear the Dayton region is at risk of losing some of its heritage as iconic, historic buildings are going up in flames and facing the wrecking ball before they can be saved.

Jonah Watson, a 26-year-old Nevada man, is awaiting a trial on arson charges after allegedly destroying three historic buildings in his hometown of Dayton, Nevada.

Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) celebrated the first 100,000-square-foot aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility built in Dayton since World War II last year. On Tuesday, the company ...

The Sutro Tunnel in Dayton will be opening back up on October 17. For the first time in two years, visitors can tour one of Nevada’s historic mining sites. The Friends of Sutro Tunnel are ...

DAYTON, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Three historic buildings, including the Fox Hotel went up in flames in old town Dayton late Thursday night. At approximately 10:50 p.m. on October 13, multiple ...

An effort is underway to add another 100 buildings, many in downtown Dayton, to a historic register. Downtown Dayton could become its own historic district, as city officials are preparing a ...

Dayton will market a historic building and one-time cultural hub for prospective redevelopment. Dayton Business Journal. Select a City Dayton Business Journal. 2025 DBJ Awards ...

Way back in the early 1860s, Dayton was not just a milling town -- it had also become a booming commercial center for the Comstock silver mines, and as Dayton grew, the settlers yearned for ...

VIRGINIA CITY -- A company's plans for long-term mining at the scene of one of the world's greatest bonanzas have raised concerns from neighbors.