"Every Handler in every conflict will forever have a piece of their K9 in their heart."
Pvt. Johnny Mayo, U.S. Army, 39th Scout Dog Platoon, Vietnam War
Let us forever remember and honor the loyalty and sacrifice of all U.S. . . . — — Map (db m273187) HM WM
On West Gentile Street, on the right when traveling east.
Education was a priority to early pioneers. In 1857 Layton settlers built Adams School. The log structure was 20 X 32 feet, with a thatched roof, dirt floor, and a brick fireplace. The teacher was paid in produce, bacon, or flour.
School . . . — — Map (db m273248) HM
Formed for the purpose of obtaining a loan from the federal government for a community water system.
Merged with Layton City due to lack of revenue and desire to increase services.
Incorporated 1936
Merged 1981 — — Map (db m290794) HM
Near North Eastside Drive (U.S. 89), on the right when traveling north.
Born 18 Feb 1792, Vermont. Died 17 Feb 1886, Layton, Utah.
Married Almira Cadwell 1823 and had 7 children.
Married Malinda Railey 1837 and had 7 children.
Elias was a War of 1812 veteran serving in Colonel Forsyth's regiment of riflemen and . . . — — Map (db m133561) HM
On West Gentile Street, on the right when traveling east.
This site was once part of the railroad station where servicemen and servicewomen said "good-bye" to friends and families before departing to serve in the U. S. Armed Forces. This monument, designed by Layton High School student Jyana Messenger, . . . — — Map (db m273241) HM WM
In memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service we honor and remember their sacrifice — — Map (db m273203) WM
After sitting 161 years on its original building site, the Joseph "Cap" Hill cabin was moved to Layton Commons Park in 2017. This cabin is one of the oldest pioneer buildings in Davis County. It was built by Joseph Hill Sr. and his family between . . . — — Map (db m273214) HM
Near Wasatch Drive south of Constitution Circle, on the right when traveling south.
The pioneers who settled what is now Layton, Utah, established a fort in 1854-55 on the road then called Little Fort Lane. This road extended from Five Points, north to Little Fort and joined the Kays Creek roads from the east.
In those . . . — — Map (db m273210) HM
On Main Street north of West Gentile Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Layton area was originally part of Kaysville City, and all mail was delivered to Kaysville for pickup at the Kaysville Post Office. In 1882 the Farmer's Union Store was established. Local residents made arrangements to receive their
mail at . . . — — Map (db m273228) HM
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this spot stood the Layton Stage Coach Station on the Utah Idaho Montana (Virginia City) trail. It was established in 1857 by Ben Holladay, and carried mail and passengers between Salt Lake and points north and west. Isaac Brown was the keeper. . . . — — Map (db m154484) HM
In 1943, with war raging in Europe and the Pacific, hundreds of civilian workers came to Layton to work in the Defense Industry at Hill Field and the Naval Supply Depot. The united purpose of these newly hired workers was to support the war effort . . . — — Map (db m273217) HM
On West Gentile Street, on the right when traveling east.
Veterans Park is located between 155 West and 175 West Gentile Street on the east side of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The park is an irregular shaped plot, planted with grass and trees. The park is maintained by the Layton City Parks . . . — — Map (db m273231) HM WM
The Vietman War (Nov. 1, 1955-May 15, 1975)
A war many wish never began, and for others, one never to be forgotten.
After Vietnam gained independence from France in July 1954, the war-torn country faced serious internal division between a . . . — — Map (db m273207) HM
As pioneer settlers spread out onto the rangelands of Kaysville along the two branches of Kays Creek, those in the north, who made their living dry farming
and stock raising, separated from Kaysville to form their own town. It was named Layton, . . . — — Map (db m273252) HM
