Explore History
The Rhea County Historical and Genealogical Society has put together a walking tour of downtown Dayton so people can continue exploring sites relevant to the Scopes Trial.
An interactive Google Map is below. Photos of each site can be found below the map.
For a downloadable PDF version of the map brochure, click here.
Rhea County Courthouse
FE Robinson Home
Bailey's Boarding House
Site of Rhea Central High School
Ballard/Bailey House
John Morgan Furniture Store
Bailey Hardware
Rogers Pharmacy, Thomison Hospital, Wilkey Barbershop
Hicks Law Office
Site of Robinson's Drug Store and Aqua Hotel
First United Methodist Church
Smith's Crossroads
Site of F.R. Rogers Home
Walter F. Thomison Home
Broyles-Darwin Home
Cedar Hill
William Jennings Bryan College
Saint Genevieve's Academy