Overview
Dayton is the hometown of Wilbur and Orville Wright, who invented the airplane.
History
The brothers ran a bicycle shop in Dayton and perfected their airplane at Huffman Prairie outside the city in 1904 and 1905. Their sites are now part of a national historical park.
Today
Visitors tour the Wright Cycle Company building and Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.