Dayton Indiana Map

About Dayton, Indiana

Dayton is a locality in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,168. The population density is 352.4 people per km². Dayton is located at 40.3742°N, 86.7689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47941.

Dayton, Indiana, unfolds across a gentle topography, a landscape where the rich, dark loam of Tippecanoe County yields to the slow embrace of the Wabash River. It lies 6.3 miles east-south-east of Lafayette, IN (from Lafayette, IN: bearing 118°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-south-east of West Lafayette. The land here breathes with a quiet dignity, a patchwork of fields that shimmer under the vast Hoosier sky, transitioning into stands of deciduous trees that lend a deeper hue to the horizon. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, painting the western sky in muted mauves and dusty roses, a tranquil benediction upon the fields and scattered farmsteads. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and burgeoning crops, a perfume of the land itself. The story of Dayton is one of agricultural roots and a quiet industriousness, a place shaped by the fertile soil and the steady flow of the Wabash. Historically, its economy has been tied to the bounty of the land, with farming traditions forming a strong undercurrent in the community's character. While not a hub of heavy industry, Dayton has always found its purpose in the practicalities of rural life, supporting the agricultural endeavors that define the surrounding countryside. The community’s distinctive charm lies not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people, a resilience born from generations of working the land and cherishing the simple, enduring beauty of their corner of Indiana.

About This Dayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dayton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.374203, -86.768896. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dayton and Tippecanoe County.

Detailed location data for Dayton includes the ZIP code (47941), telephone area code (765), county seat of Tippecanoe County (Lafayette), and school district assignment (Tippecanoe School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.