Dayton Project

The Dayton Project focused on extracting and processing polonium for nuclear weapons, operating from multiple buildings across the city during World War II.

Scientists at the facility developed methods to produce polonium-based initiators, which were essential components for the nuclear weapons used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The research center represented a major collaboration between military officials, scientists, and industrial partners in the development of nuclear technology.

The original facility transformed into Mound Laboratories in 1949, continuing polonium-related research until its decommissioning in 1993.

Soviet spy George Koval infiltrated the facility, gathering critical information about polonium production methods that influenced foreign nuclear capabilities.

Location: Dayton

Part of: Manhattan Project

GPS coordinates: 39.72460,-84.17950

Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:46