Dayton in Rhea County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Walter F. Thomison Home
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2021
1. Walter F. Thomison Home Marker
This house was built in 1890 by Dr. Walter F. Thomison, who was the chief doctor for the Dayton Coal and Iron Company, the local surgeon for the Southern Railway System, and the attending physician to William Jennings Bryan at his death.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 35° 29.126′ N, 85° 1.282′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Tennessee, in Rhea County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (Tennessee Route 378) and Idaho Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 656 Market Street, Dayton TN 37321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Broyles-Darwin House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of F.R. Rogers Home (about 400 feet away); Old Cornerstone / Smith's Crossroads (about 700 feet away); Smith’s Crossroads (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); F.E. Robinson's Drug Store, Aqua Hotel, Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bailey Hardware (approx. 0.7 miles away); John Morgan Furniture (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Regarding Walter F. Thomison Home. Excerpt
this page online
… The Thomison House was finished shortly after Dr. Thomison and his wife Ella were married in March of 1890. Dayton, formerly known as Smith's Crossroads until March 14,1885, became Rhea County's seat in 1890. The town grew quickly as business expanded and more people moved into the area. Coal had long been and important industry to the region, but production during the 1890s was especially good. For forty-seven years, Dr. Thomison served as head company doctor for the Dayton Coal and Iron Company. Established in 1883 the company produced its first usable pig iron in 1886. Dr. Thomison's position with this company enabled him and his family to live a fairly prosperous lifestyle in their new home. …
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2. Dr. Walter F. Thomison House
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 25, 2021
3. Walter F. Thomison Home Marker
The marker is left of the front entry.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on December 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 28, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
