A commercial ferry began crossing the Yamhill River at Dayton in 1844. The town was founded in 1850 by Andrew Smith and Joel Palmer. Palmer, who also served as superintendent of Indian affairs for Oregon built a flour mill there. Dayton was named for Smith's former hometown of Dayton, Ohio.
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 Backroad Wineries of Yamhill County
Drive and admire expansive views, enjoy bucolic scenery, savor samples of world famous wines as you explore the backroad wineries of Yamhill County. |
 Herbert Hoover's Home in Newberg
Visit the boyhood home of Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, where he lived from 1885 to 1889. The pear tree in the back yard, planted in 1879, still produces pears. |
 Everybody Comes to Nick's
Handrolling pasta in the kitchen of Nick's Italian Cafe in McMinnville. |
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 Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville, in Willamette Valley's beautiful wine country, offers 67 suites with microwave, mini-refrigerator, free high-speed wireless Internet, pool, whirlpool, complimentary continental breakfast and more. |
 Best Western Vineyard Inn Motel
Guests can relax in our swimming pool or spa after a day of exploring the local wineries, shopping for antiques, or visiting the Oregon beaches. |
 Mattey House
A warm, romantic 1892 Queen Anne Victorian, in Oregon Wine Country. Convenient for all local wineries, antique shops & fine restaurants. Visit the Evergreen Aviation Museum or simply relax on the porch swing. |
 Experience the Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites in Dallas, Ore., the perfect small town getaway. Conveniently located near Western Oregon University, golf courses, wild bird refuge and Oregon's largest gambling casino: Spirit Mountain Casino. |
 Discover the Best Western Newberg Inn, an excellent hideaway, so close to everything yet so far away. We are just an hour drive from the ocean beaches and about 45 minutes from the Spirit Mountain Casino. |
 Shilo Inn - Newberg
Stay in one of our 60 updated suites and experience why Yamhill County is a favorite travel destination for wine tasting, antique shopping or fine dining. |
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