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Dayton, TN 00000
Dayton’s Courthouse Square
City: Dayton, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Chattanooga & Southeast
The historic 1891 Rhea County Courthouse was the site of the famous Scopes Evolution Trial, where a Dayton high school teacher was tried for teaching evolution in 1925. Visit the Scopes Trial Museum in the courthouses lower level to learn more about the event, (known then as the Monkey Trial) as well as Rhea Countys history. Dont miss the timeline on the front lawn sidewalk. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Scopes Trial Museum:423-775-7801
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Things to do
Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.
The Scopes Trial Museum & Rhea County Courthouse
Dayton Tennessee Strawberry Festival
Places to stay
Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.
Upcoming events
Date: May 18, 2013
The Floatila
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Date: May 21, 2013
An Evening with The Black Crowes
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Date: May 24, 2013
Evening Shade Concerts in the Park
Location: Cleveland, TN
Date: May 26, 2013
3rd Annual Chattanooga Beast Feast® at the Chattanooga Market
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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