George Dayton

George Draper Dayton (March 6, 1857 – February 18, 1938) was an American businessman and philanthropist, most famous for being the founder of Dayton's department store, which later became Target Corporation.

George Dayton
George Dayton in his office portrait
Born
George Draper Dayton

(1857-03-06)March 6, 1857
DiedFebruary 18, 1938(1938-02-18) (aged 80)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting placeLakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis
44°56′10″N 93°17′57″W
NationalityAmerican
OccupationEntrepreneur
Political partyRepublican
RelativesBruce Dayton (grandson)
Douglas Dayton (grandson)
Mark Dayton (great-grandson)
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