Rhea County Courthouse
Historic Rhea County Courthouse in Dayton, Tennessee, renowned as the site of the famous 1925 Scopes Trial, a pivotal legal battle.

šŸ“œ Historic county courthouse, built 1891, Romanesque Revival architecture.
šŸ” Site of the famous 1925 Scopes Trial, a pivotal moment in American history. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore the historic courtroom on the second floor, preserved as it was during the trial šŸ“š Visit the Scopes Trial Museum in the basement for memorabilia and history šŸš¶ See statues of Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan on the courthouse lawn āœØ Admire the Romanesque Revival and Italianate architectural style

Tips

šŸ…æļø Free admission to the courthouse and museum.
šŸ—£ļø Guided tours available upon request.
šŸš— Dayton is a scenic 45-minute drive North from Chattanooga.
šŸ½ļø Find local restaurants and a brewery in Dayton.

Hours

šŸ•’ Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Museum open six days a week in summer.

Cost

šŸ’° Admission is free.

Parking

šŸ…æļø Free street-side parking available.

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