The historic Rhea County Courthouse will be getting a facelift in advance of the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Evolution Trial that put Dayton on the map. The Rhea County Commission moved to start ...

The historic Rhea County Courthouse, where the Scopes Monkey Trial took place 100 years ago, is far more than just a historic building or a destination for history buffs. Built in 1891, the courthouse ...

Home of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, it’s one of the most recognizable courthouses perhaps in the country – and a huge selling point for Rhea County tourism. That’s why Rhea County Historical ...

The Rhea County Department of Tourism announces a special Sunday opening of the Historic Rhea County Courthouse & Museum on Sunday, July 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. "Thank you to the historical Society for ...

DAYTON, Tenn. -- The feasibility of security options inside the historic Rhea County Courthouse has officials considering the practicality of its structure and location. Jamie Holloway, newly elected ...

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