Dayton in Rhea County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Scopes Trial
Photographed By R. E. Smith, November 8, 2007
1. The Scopes Trial - Looking North
Here, from July 10 to 21, 1925, John Thomas Scopes, a county high school teacher, was tried for teaching that man descended from a lower order of animals, in violation of a lately passed state law. William Jennings Bryan assisted the prosecution; Clarence Darrow, Arthur Garfield Hays and Dudley Field Malone the defense. Scopes was convicted.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2B 23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1891.
Location. 35° 29.7′ N, 85° 0.734′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Tennessee, in Rhea County. Marker is on North Market Street (Tennessee Route 30), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Rhea County Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhea County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); William Jennings Bryan (within shouting distance of this marker); McKenzie Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); John Morgan Furniture
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Also see . . .
1. Scopes Trial. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.)
2. Timeline: Remembering the Scopes Monkey Trial. NPR website entry (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.)
3. American Experience: Monkey Trial. Another PBS site. (Submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee.)
Photographed By R. E. Smith, November 8, 2007
2. The Scopes Trial - Looking South
Photographed By R. E. Smith, November 8, 2007
3. The Scopes Trial Marker
Photographed By R. E. Smith, November 8, 2007
4. Rhea County Courthouse, Site of the Scopes Trial
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, April 8, 2012
5. The Scopes Trial Marker
Rhea County Courthouse (HMDB id#54244), William Jennings Bryan statue (HMDB id#4096), and the Rhea County Veteran's Memorial (HMDB id#54246) can be seen in the background.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, April 8, 2012
6. The Scopes Trial Marker
Looking north on Market Street toward intersection with 3rd Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,706 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on April 9, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 8, 2007, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on April 9, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
