Vandalia, Ohio is a premier destination to live, work or play in the Dayton region. Located at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and Interstate 75, Vandalia, Ohio is less than 10 minutes away from the urban core of Dayton, Ohio. Vandalia is home to approximately 15,300 citizens. Vandalia is a hub for business and is home to companies in a wide array of industries, including Independent Can, White Castle (food processing), Carter Logistics, Johnson Electric, Crown Solutions/Veolia Water, GE Aviation and Inteva. This Tree City USA boasts an impressive parks and recreation system, which includes 14 city parks, a state-of-the-art recreation center and an outdoor community swimming pool. The City's school district has consistently earned an "Excellent" rating from the State of Ohio Department of Education. City services include municipal courts, fire, EMS, police, street maintenance and building inspection. The city also jointly operates a water treatment facility and a wastewater treatment plant. HISTORY In 1838, Vandalia was nothing more than the crossing point of two dirt trails near a spot we now know as the intersection of National Road (Route 40) and the Dixie Highway. Benjamin Wilhelm was the first to settle here, building his home and a small general store that would serve travelers as they journeyed westward. The busy path attracted more entrepreneurs and soon a small settlement began to take shape. In 1848, incorporation papers were filed to establish the Village of Vandalia. VANDALIA TODAY Today, that confluence of two dirt roads is a modern city with amenities usually reserved for much larger communities. A mature community that focuses on planned economic development, the City relies heavily on careful planning to facilitate responsible and meaningful growth. For more information on Vandalia, Ohio, contact Rob Cron, Assistant City Manager, rcron@vandaliaohio.org, (937) 415-2323.