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Address and Phone:
1475 Market St.
Dayton, TN 37321

Phone: (423) 775-7801

Admission Rates:
free

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Dates Closed:
Weekends, Holidays

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

The Scopes Trial Museum & Rhea County Courthouse

City: Dayton, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Site of 1925 Scopes Evolution Trial. Photos from trial, courtroom tours. Info about Bryan, Darrow and creation - evolution issue available.

From U.S. 27, turn west on Hwy 30. Courthouse is at Market St./Hwy 30 intersection.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Fall Creek Falls State Park Golf Course on the TN Golf Trail

Sunshine Hollow Gardens

Chickamauga Lake

Agency Creek Campground

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Spring City Boat Dock and Restaurant

The Historic Magnolia House

Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn & Conf. Center

Bluewater Campground and Marina

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