The Dalton Community Historical Museum is located just north of the Village Green Park on Main Street and just east of the center of town. The Museum is open to the public, but by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a visit to the Museum just call the Town Hall at 330.828.2221.

The building is the Old Eagle Hotel and Tavern and was built in 1821 and operated by a man whose name was Freeman. It was originally made of logs. A log area has been left for viewing the original structure on the southeast corner of the building.

In 1978 it was given to the Dalton Community Historical Society by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyal Santmyer who had occupied the structure as their home for many years. For more information on the Museum click here.

The Dalton Community Historical Society was formed in 1978 to discover and collect all available historical material connected with Dalton and preserve the same: collect, preserve, and diffuse historical information regarding genealogy. To provide for the collection preservation and display of historical relics, paper, books, records, museum materials etc. as appropriate for a historical society.

The Village of Dalton located on Old Route 30 observed its 125th anniversary in 1981.

It was originally three separate villages. They were Dover, surveyed in 1817, Sharon and Middleton, surveyed in 1828. Later in 1856 they were incorporated under the name Dalton.

The Village has survived 6 major fires. The fire in 1894 destroyed almost every building on Main Street. More than 30 property owners suffered losses. It was thought to be the work of an arson.

The Village has recovered and become a thriving community with a well organized fire department whose members are deeply committed to serving the community as well as nearby areas.