In March of 1796, the Thompson party started its journey from Cincinnati to Dayton. Split into two groups, one by land and one by water, they traveled 60 miles, pulling the boat through shallow channels with a rope tied to a tree, sometimes for miles. On land, they lead the Thompson cow that paid for itself in milk.
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Have you ever wondered about the history of Dayton, Ohio? Or how Dayton got its name, or why Dayton is called the Gem City? Do you know who Dorothy Lane is named after?
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