Carillon Historical Park, Dayton

Name: Carillon Historical Park
Address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, 45409, United States
Telephone: +1 937-293-2841

#10 among attractions in Dayton

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Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre park and museum in Dayton, Ohio, which contains historic buildings and exhibits concerning the history of technology and the history of Dayton and its residents from 1796 to the present. As a part of the University of Dayton, the historical elements of the park were the brainchild of Colonel Edward Deeds. The major sections include settlement, transportation, invention, and industry. The park also contains the Carillon Park Railroad, a 7+1⁄2 in gauge miniature railway. ()

Built: 1940 (84 years ago)Elevation: 732 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°43'52"N, 84°11'51"W

Address

1000 Carillon BlvdUniversity ParkDayton 45409 United States

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+1 937-293-2841

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Carillon Historical Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Museum, History museum
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