The headlines read, "Shop Dayton's Newest and Most Modern Novelty Store". A twenty yearlong feud between brothers-in-law came to an end on December 21, 1957, when one shot and killed the other, leaving the sister of t, Third Church Building At This Location STREET ADDRESS: Ellington Ag Center - Bruer Bldg., 406 Hogan Rd., Nashville, TN 37220 Charles Jones Conducted William Jennings Bryan's Funeral, Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building, Cabinet Cards by Dayton Photographer J.B. Beugler, Deena Dill Chosen 1988 Most Photogenic In Tennessee, Cannon Ball Mail Train Kills Man On Trestle, The Top Ten Dance Party Features Rhea High Students, James Presley and John Scopes co-Authored Center of the Storm Memoirs of John T. Scopes, Paxton Sawyers Parade Marshal For Three Decades. When the hospital was built in, Jim Rankin of Rhea County High School WebRhea County Trustee's Office 375 Church Street Dayton, TN 37321 423-775-7810 Directions Rhea County Property Records Databases The Rhea County Property Records (Tennessee) links below open in a new window and will take you to third party websites that are useful for finding Rhea County public records. Howard Smith, Rhea Sheriff's Deputies Circa 1979-1980 The address and phone number pages were omitted. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. WebHome Department of Education Tennessee Rhea County Dayton Rhea County Department of Education 305 California Ave, Dayton, TN, 37321. Today in 2021, there is a children's play park (Stella's Place) on this site that belongs to the First Baptist Church of Dayton. John Ward, age 70, a good citiz, "Potters" will be the name of the new store in Dayton to be opened next Saturday in the building formerly occupied by Darwin's, redecorated, and refitted in a very attractive manner. The Rhea County Sheriffs Office said it was a hand dig operation. Cain Abel along with two of his brothers settled here in 1807. Second Row L-R: Billie Garrison, Claude "Rabbit" Travis, George S, Harry & Ethel Phillips operate Phillips Studio for 54 years Sometime around 1959, Jim and Ruth Estes purchased property just off of New Lake Road in Spring City which was ju, Pictured L-R Unknown, Unknown, Wallace Rice-Executive Director of DHA, Dr. G.V. Born September 29, 1920, Warren Glinn Harding DaVault was drafted during his senior year at Rhea Central High School before he had graduated. These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. (Third, **Mrs. Johnson's recollection appeared in a special section of the local paper during Dayton's Centennial Celebration in August of 1995. Upon the fire de, The photo above shows Main Street looking toward Market Street from Railroad Street before the time of the Scopes Trial (L-R Front Row) Volunteer Fireman Robert Gillespie, Volunteer Fireman/EMT Jacky Filyaw, Volunteer Fireman Frankie Robinson, Engineer Donnie Moore, Engineer Dean Wilson and Volunteer Fire, Krystal opened in Dayton in early January of 1995. Traveling to Chattanooga on this two lane road was a bit slower than on today's four, In Memory of Jesse Thomas Williams In the beginning of the war with the United States and Spain he enlisted with the Tennessee Volunteers and continued serving in the U.S, James Floyd Evans, Jr. was born July 27,1920. The, Alvin Goins is remembered as a lifelong resident of Rhea County. Jeanettes Beauty Bar was owned and operated by Jean, The feature photo above shows one of the cells from the 1998 addition of the jail. WebFree Business profile for RHEA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION at 8860 Back Valley Rd, Evensville, TN, 37332-3281, US. Mr.Rankin, who was long-time Rhea County educator, died Saturday, August 27, 2000, after a lengthy battle with liver d, Big Orange Trailer Park-Evensville Tennessee October 28, 1978 25 Feb/23. It all began one afternoon when Bob Norris, a Dayton Chamber of Commerce Board Member, was chatting with an acquaintance who was on the state of Tennessee's Industrial Development Board. The mechanism operated the four clocks and bell until about 1976. Robinson Manufacturing Company had its beginning in Evensville during the spring of 1927 when a partnership was formed between brothers Fred C. and Harry T. Robinson. It is on, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (0), On April 17, 1977, an open house was held for the city's new Police, Fire and Library buildings located on south Market Street at the corner of Alabama Ave. Mr. Jess, as we knew him, was born Jesse Thomas Williams on August 12, 1911 at the Martin Johnson Plantation in Lexington,Georgia. Following WW II with the growth of motels and tourist courts, the use of Hotels d, T.N.L. The original name was the Methodist Episcopal Church of Smiths Crossroads, though the church experienced a number of name changes. WebThe State Residential Building Code Enforcement Program applies to one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses in areas of the state that have not: 1) received an exemption We have shared with you below his story in his own words Jim, as he was known, spent the latter part of his life serving in law enforcement in Rhea County. The pageant was held on May 25, 1974, in the Auditorium of the Rhea Central High School. The Crawford Home Was First House Built On Main Street. (2nd Row L-R)-Billy Edgeman, Nancy Daniels, Susan Smith, Teresa Lidford, Kathy Levengood, Whit Mac Morgan, Terry Pyle, Dennis Everett and Unknown (Pictured L, Blown Tires Stalls Equipment blocking Railroad Street White served numerous terms in the Tennessee General Assembly. Traveling Hwy. When TVA took over supplying power to Dayton in 1935, Dayton had 352 electrical, Looking back to the Rhea County Sheriffs Department in 1959. Perhaps you know one of these players or you may even be one of them. Fred met Ida McClure at a community get-together in the Bogle's Chapel community in 1923. However, since townhouses are not required to be sprinkled, they are required to be separated by 2 hour fire walls. In a 1972 newspaper article, a reference to this mill showed that, Sanitary Grocery opened in 1944 and Closed in 1978 According to other school children who witnessed the accident, Thelma, in passing around a car parked on the cross road, stepped in front of the approaching machine. According to information from the Rhea County Historical and Genealogy Society, the African Methodist Church was mentioned in a deed dated July 16, 1891. Rhea County E-911 Communications Center is a public utility that prides itself in its professionalism by providing quality and equal communication services in any circumstance to all we encounter. John R. and Harry E. Crawford, brothers and prominent residents of Dayton, Tennessee were killed Friday night February 20, 1920, when their Oakland automobile overturned and rolled down an embankment on the Dry Valley Road, Governor of Tennessee Buford Ellington is pictured above in 1961 handing Miss Imogene Wilkey, 1960 East Tennessee Strawberry Queen, his proclamation setting the week of May 15 -21, 1961, as "East Tennessee Strawberry Festival Week." Sitting L-R David Beard, Greg Travis, and Gary Peavyhouse Piney Point Rd. Anyone who attended the Rhea County High School during Mr. Jim Rankin's days are sure to hold some special memories in their hearts of him. Video converted to digital by Dean Wilson in 2020. On the evening of Friday July 19, 1968, a storm swept through Dayton. Wilkey is "Miss D, historic Rhea County Courthouse Closes after 130 years She was born July 4, 1948, and was a lifelong resident of Dayton. Experts on charters said that it was the most progressive charter in the state at the time. Around noon on every parade day, people begin to line the street in front of the famous Rhea County Courthouse preparing to watch the parade. District Forester (Fire) Not only was Market Street a narrow street, but the movement of traffic was hindered by parked vehicles. Deena was named first place winner for the State of Tennessee in the 1988 Ms. PP of A Photogenic Contest which was sponsored by the Professional Photogra, The town of Dayton was rocked into disbelief on the morning of November 2, 1888, when a man had been knocked off the railroad trestle just north of the freight depot by the northbound Cannon Ball mail train. It really doesnt seem like it has been 23 years since I skipped up Market Street on my way to the Dayton Theater. There was nothing left of the church after the fire exc, Brown Home Predated Community Bank P.O. Terms and Conditions. Daytons citizens viewed the Scopes trial as an opportunity to put their town on the map. Dr. Skiller, a physician employed by the Dayton Coal and Iron Company, built the home shortly after the Thomison House was completed. The Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, located in Spring City, TN, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the Spring City community. 7800 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321 423-775-7837. Frank Earle Robinson, known as F.E. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. (Courtesy Glass Family Collection) (Pictured Front Row L-R) Fire Chief Bill Keylon, Patr. Reminiscing of the days when "circling Tony's" and just hanging out was the thing to do. Igou Hodges made the speech of thanks and the entire class intro, The old Hodges' home, as everyone referred to it, was located on south Market Street just north of Florida Ave. Permits purchased on or after October 1, 2011 will have the plumbing and mechanical systems inspected at the rough-in and final inspections. Gray was a dedicated member of the Rhea County Historical Society. The feature pho, The photo above shows Sheldon and Molly Harbeck standing on the front porch of their south Market Street home in 1895. (Photo Courtesy Glass Family) There were amusement rides, softball games, horseshoe pitching, These are the official portraits for the Spring City Homecoming from October 1979. The new engine wa, The Strawberry field above was located on the Abel farm in "Abeltown", which is now south Dayton. (3rd Row L-R)- Kathy?, Ton, Citizen's revolt when Railroad names new station "Sequatchie" Dean Corvin opened the b, Dayton Bank and Trust Co. Drive In branch shown here in 1973. MLS# 2492499. One re, November 16, 2019 | Scopes Trial Related | Comments (2), Last Photo Taken Hours Before Bryan's death in Dayton on July 26, 1925 The owners of the store closed their doors in 1993 after being in business in the same location for over 46 years. A northbound freight train crashed into the coal tender of a switch engine near the Schild Canning Comp, Looking back 100 years by Carroll Henderson Another Landmark from the Smith Crossroads Days In July of 1983 Leon Calloway recounted some of his memories of Spring City. The hotel was built in early 1890 in the area south of Richland Creek. WebFor Sale: 00 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 $1,230,000 MLS# 1366640 Fantastic developer's opportunity. When constructed the building was brought in as a modular unit. Since one of their employees, Margie Littell was a Dayton resident she was asked to staff and manage the new offices here locally. This i, If you grew up in or around Dayton in the 60s and early 70s, then you certainly remember the Redford's five and dime store, which was located on Market Street across from Robinsons Drug Store. These are the official portraits for the Rhea Central High School in Dayton, Tennessee, for the year 1967-1968. Paul Todd was born on July 24, 1910 and is fondly remembered by most people as Hambone. The Winsett family purchased and used the cabin for many years as a sum, Dayton - THE first stop on national tour of 5,300-pound monument removed from Alabama judicial building Eckerd Drugs, R.J.Coulter Founded Coulter Funeral Home in 1897 The Following was written by Mrs. Vivian Littell in 1974 We as citizens of Rhea County are fortunate to have some of the absolute best educational facilities available to our children. S, Dayton City School Cheerleaders 1967-1968 Year In 2009, Bob became the face of the Strawberry Festival when he appeared as the Grand Marshal in the parade. and Ford were already in uniform, fighting in World War II. City Hotels converted into Hospitals February 11, 1974 Jones, in the Bailey Hardware company. The Gamecocks got to 34-24, but at intermission trailed by 12 after a James layup. Shown in the feature photo above, from left to right are Frank Tankersley, farm manager and Mrs. Lee Hayes, one of the strawberry pickers. He was 87 years old at the time of this photo and was a resident in the Washington Community. Originally built in 1908 as a two-st, Contestants in the 1975 East Tennessee Strawberry Pageant began a busy day on Saturday, May 17th, at a brunch given at the home of Mr. & Mrs. C.P. 1888. November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (1), Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. Today we know this as Delaware Ave at the end of Hickory Street. The Crawford House shown above was located on Main Street where Dr. Dennis Vanmeter's Dentist Office is located. Williams father, James A. Williams h, leon Calloway was 72 when he recounted some of his memories Gladys became the interim Register of Deeds in 1962. Mr. Keith was driving Bryan to Dayton from a luncheon date in Cha, Freeway Shell Station Destroyed By Fire in June of 1974 The departme, Rhea Central High School Classes Gather for 1988 Reunion Prior to being calle, The Morgan farm can be seen in the background on the hilltop. He died on March 16, 1985, just two months, Tony's Drive In Originated As The Freez-Ette In early 1943, James enlisted in the Army Air Corps. His two brothers W.E. Each year, on the anniversary of the famous 1925 Scopes trial, the people of Dayton celebrate with the Scopes Festival. The fire truck is a 1947 Chevrolet. He graduated from Rhea central High School, then he worked for the TVA. Ralph Sharp and Polly Coleman were the two cooks responsible for turning out the deliciou, Grouped about the little table in Robinson's Drug Store, Dayton, Tennessee, is where the argument on the new Tennessee "Butler Act" law that resulted in the prosecution of John Thomas Scopes for teaching evolution in the high school where he was professor of biology. Inspections are performed of the foundation prior to pouring, the framing/rough-in construction and the final construction. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, The old Pennine Post Office was a landmark that had been located on Hwy 27 about three miles south of Spring City. Identified Extreme Left: Marquerite Robinson and Billy Wagner Allen Roller Mills Before and After The Move, John R. 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Tompkins Editor of "D-Days at Dayton", West-Nixon Home Atop Cedar Hill Built in 1907, History of Walter White-Rhea County Tennessee, Old Coke Plant Building Demolished in Dayton Tennessee, Dayton Housing Acquires Land From Abel Family, First Dayton Resident Killed In World War II, Leon Calloway Recalled Communities History, Coulter Garrison Funeral Home Damaged By Fire, Dayton Celebrates 30 Years of TVA Power February 1, 1965, Robinson Family Donates Famous Scopes Trial Table, First Baptist Church Portrait Directory 1968, Grave of Revolutionary War Solider James Ferguson Recognized, Spring City Bank started in local Barber Shop 1890, Eleven Children Perish in Train-School Bus Accident August 22, 1955, Dayton Fire Captains Moore and Wilson Honored 1995, Dayton Theater and other downtown memories by Terry Goins 1983, Rhea County Welcome Center Replaces Old Chamber Building, Robinson's Welcomes John Thomas Scopes Back To Dayton 1960, Eldorado Cafe Owner shot by brother in law, Rhea Central High School Girls Basketball 1968, Spring City Homecoming Portraits October 1979, Rhea County High School Cheerleaders 1976-1977, Rhea County Hospital New Emergency Room 1979, In Memory of Jim Rankin Rhea County Educator, Plane Crash Claims Two Lives in Rhea County, Dr. J.J.Rodgers 4500 Baby Deliveries in 37 years, South Dayton Businesses Destroyed By Fire. Smith, a native of Chattanooga and a principal o, November 16, 2019 | Dayton | Comments (3), (Front Row L-R)-Randy Garrison, Barry West, Ronnie Daugherty, David Morgan, Mike Green, Ronnie Cooper, and Glen Muller. I hope you enjoy the site and all its history posted here. Sometime after the opening of the Dayton office, a moto, November 16, 2019 | Churches | Comments (0), First Baptist Church Groundbreaking Dayton Tennessee Cary and West Firestone was known mostly for selling tires and other auto, dayton city School Forced To Close For A week Following Fire The cost of the building permit is based on the estimated cost of construction. According to information from the Rh, This is a Historic Print of Dayton, Tennessee done by Robert Thompson, a retired NASA Illustrations Chief. September 7, 1974 A place to come and reminisce about days gone by in the place we call home. (Photo Courtesy of the Glass Family Collection) Pickets March in First Dayton Strike in Over 10 Years It all started back in February when negotiations began, Gordon Lee Smith Returns After Military Service In a September of 1946 Dayton Herald news article, Birch Arnold of Arnold Motor Company pictured above, welcomed Gordon Lee Smith back to work after being away serving three and a half years of military service. But if it hadnt been for Mrs. Virginia Murphy, the trains would be running past a vacant lot today. GIS stands for Geographic Information System, the field of data management that charts spatial locations. The valley portion of the farm was eventually transformed in, Longtime Law Enforcement Officer As motorist travel up and d, With the completion of the new Rhea County Jail-Justice Center coming up at the end of this year, we will take look back to the current jail. For a lot of us it has taken a bit of time to get used to saying Food City rather than Bi-Lo. This is very different looking from our modern drug stores of today. A building permit must be purchased online or at a local Issue Agent. Dayton's current Mayor Hurley Marsh elected in 2021. 1st Row- Susan Smith, Kathy Levengood, Reba Hill, Linda Blye, Cindy West, Donna Barnes, Chris Glass, and Joan Roddy (Front Row L-R) Joy Hood (Dark Clothing), Sharon Wampler, Kay Smith, Charlene Stewart, Diane King, Jayne Tallent, Vicky Del Nixson and Beth Purser (Standing Dark Clothing) Mr. Gabbert served in various positions at Rhea Central High School, holding the positions of teacher, football coach and principal. Contractor registration verification will be a part of the permitting process. The Abel Family Settled In Dayton in 1807 Smith and wife M.C. The name was changed to Pennine to avoid confusion in railroad shipments with Sheffield, Alabama. Adam Ziegenbein, Asst. This past week, February 2022, the tanks were dismantled and removed from the property. Neal had served in both houses of the State Legislature and ran many times in the elections for Governor and U.S. Sen, Retired Sergeant Major William H. Smith passed away at his home on December 5, 1931. Former Dayton resident Kathy Saint Blair, who now resides in Michigan, expressed some great childhood memories she has from the late 60's and very early 70's when h, Shipkron MFG Company located in Dayton's Industrial Park in 1973 The Dayton Bank & Trust Company held their formal grand opening on Wednesday, February 20, 1957, at their new and remodeled location at the corner of Market Street & 2nd Ave. I am told that it was on Market Street across from the old Abel Hardware Store, in the same building where Hodges Jewelry Store was later located. Smith sold lot number 8, in J.J. Abel's, (L-R) Walter Cheers-City Attorney, Sam Morgan-Chairman of the Dayton Lions Club, Bill Voigt-Public Relations Director for the City of Dayton, Mayor Charlie Walters, Colonel Joseph Sullivan-Commander of Stewart Air Force Base, Evert Bean-Minister Church of Christ, Kelso Ballard-City Commissioner a, Corvin's Texaco closed after 41 years in business The Dayton Coca-Cola Bottling Company celebrated Coke's 5oth Anniversary on Thursday, April 30, 1964, with an open house at its bot, The Chattanooga Times, reported that one of the largest business deals in recent years occurred here in Dayton on June 19, 1929, when John R. Abel, Jr. and sons purchased the interests of the W.C. Bailey estate and W.S. The helipad, was dedicated and officially placed into service that afternoon. John Roberson Abel Sr. was born September 20, 1816, the son of Cain & Margarette Abel is shown above in this, Robinson Home located at 3rd and Market still occupied by a Robinson Descendant Web7900 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 | 423-775-7837. Dr. Theodore Mercer, a Spring City native, was named Bryan College's new President on July 1, 1956. Both sides of the street we, This portrait is of a traveling group from the Dayton Concert band who were known as the Dayton Rifles. Copyright Al, Harry & John Crawford Prominent Dayton residents Killed in Auto Accident During the 1940's, the Grand Ole Opry Show from Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee made guest appearances in various communities throughout the south eastern United States. Graysville Tennessee became an incorporated town in January of 1917. This Is Cleo Jenkins Story from 1972. WebRhea: Tennessee Highway Patrol District 2 Dispatch - Chattanooga: Public Safety 5 : Online: Roane: Knoxville Area NOAA Weather Radio WXK46: Other 0 : Online: Roane: Dayton's Chamber of Commerce organized in 1954 L-R Dayton City Councilman Bob Vincent, Fire Capt. William Thomas Rodgers and Eula Hunter Rodgers. The original church affiliation was Methodist Episcopal. WDEF TV-12 Dayton Fire Department's Chief The family-owned business was started by John Morgan back in the days when deliveries were still being made by horse and wagon. All rights reserved. The church was organized in the late 1800s. Taylor, Sr. DaVault Killed in WWII November 20,1944 Laid To Rest In His Hometown 76 Years Later It was later moved to Railroad Street next to the railroads main line through Dayton. Frazier Elementary School used to be located close to the lake, near where the dumpsters are in an area close to The Bait Shop store which was a half mile or so from where Frazier is located now. The state has adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). 68-201-115 (c) which specifies that open burning of wood waste within two hundred feet (200) of an occupied building by any The accident occurred at the intersection of the Mountain road with the Airline Highway a short distance from the school house. You can trust your car to the man who wears the star. During the 1925 session of the State House of Representatives, while representing, Dayton's municipal leaders saw a need to eliminate the heavy traffic flow through downtown. Moon, Hazel Curtin, Ruth Hurd, Etta Taylor, Francis Curtin, and Tefa Taylor. It w, The featured photo of the Dayton Theater shown above was taken in 1941. Some people will drift up towards Hwy 30 where the parade route starts. (L-R) Bill Carlton, Fred Roddy, Bruce Spradling, Richard Neal, Adam Smith, Darrell Bell, J.C.Byrd, Chris Sneed, Kenny Walker, Mike Bice, Chuck Suttles, Shane Clark, Tom, The Rhea County High School Cheerleaders for the year 1976-1977. Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, The Mt. A source of pride to all Dayton residents was the new municipal building that had been under construction on West First Avenue between Railroad and Market Streets. Thursday, May 15, 1975, was the last day of work for Dayton Fire Chief Bill Keylon. Bryan, after the conclusion of the Scopes Trial, Carver High School named for Dr. George Washington Carver Mrs. Marianne Beechman, 42-year-old teacher, became sick without warning while teaching a morning science class and fell to the floo, On February 1, 1935, Dayton was connected to the Tennessee Valley Authority power distribution system. It happened in Dayton at Hiwassee This photo was from the mid 1960's. (Back Row L-R) Charles Swafford, Bob Jones, Larry Crawford and Jim Reid He had served the citizens of Rhea County in law enforcement for more than 46 years. In addition to responding to fires, the Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescue calls, and incidents involving hazardous materials. A conversation which started around a small round table in Robinson Drug Store in May of 1925 resulted in an event that is still discussed today nearly 100 years later. The Bank of Spring City received its Charter of Incorporation on May 31, 1890 and opened for business immediately thereafter. The Spring City Northern Methodist Church was built in the early 1880s. This building continued to be used for the next eleven years as the elementary school. Mrs. Gibson is pictured behind the cash register and the charming waitresses are Cordie Rodd, Interior Photos Of Kingwood Drugs In Richland park Shopping Center In 1973 Box 59. According to the plate on the front, the clock mechanism #747 was built on March 15, 18, Dayton Bank Opens in Old American National Bank Building This band often traveled throughout the areas communities performing in parades and other various public gatherings. A trial in which the world has come to know as "The Monkey Trial". Web836 Eagle Lane, Suite 101, Evensville, TN 37332 | 423-775-7815 Emergency 911 Center P.O. However, each additional re-inspection will require payment of an additional fee. Some files are Adobe Reader Files [pdf], 6.0 or higher. Behind Them: Doc, Bill Hunt, the Chief Federal Probation officer for Tennessee was in Dayton on June 6th, 1978 to inspect the Rhea County Jail after federal judges in both Knoxville and Chattanooga had received complaints from a prisoner being held at the facility. Today, we know this building as part of the Robinson's MFG Company on south Market Street. The origin of Dayton goes back to the time of when it was known as Smiths Crossroads, a country village named for William Smith. On Friday April 24, 1942, the day started out as any other normal day in Dayton until a train accident occurred on the main line in downtown. 929 West Jackson Street STE C, Cookeville, TN 38501 P.O. RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. Several agencies were called to a fire and chemical spill in Rhea County on Wednesday night. This photo was taken in the early 1920's and is from. An additional slab inspection fee must be paid if a building has a slab under a living space that is not a monolithic pour. And for some time before that, trying to remember to call it Bi-Lo rather than Red Food Store. 1StRow L-RBrainard, In November of 1975, the foundation of the old Washington Jail was uncovered on the site where it once stood in the Washington community. This is a developing story. (Pictured L-R First Row) Bill Cochran, Bill Ewing, Bill Watts, Jim Snyder, Bub Wilkey and Bob Wampler Old Hospital Site and Current Justice Center sits on former Morgan Farm Land. On June 3, 1916, one hundred descendants of Cain Abel held a reunion in the form of a picnic, a bountiful dinner being spread upon the ground in the grove in front of the old Abel homestead, in a location that is what we know as south Dayton today. The answer of course is obvious. 1030 Cumberland Heights Road, Suite B One of th, The Rhea Drive-In Gone But Not Forgotten Looking back this week to June 12, 1960, we discover a little excitement, as well as some fear that struck some of south Daytons citizens when a bear was seen wondering the neighborhood. The outside toilet was long and wide with a partiti, The N.D.Reed Store moved from Smith's Crossroads to Main Street near the Aqua Hotel. (931) 552-3909, Dwayne Turner, District Forester First-time users will need to register for a new account. Nick (NQ) Purser Sr. can be seen drinking a Coke. A click of the mouse and shopping is done. He inte, 1806 Howerton house built (Oldest house in Rhea County) Land $650,000 0 br 0 ba 0 sqft 510 Waterfront Way Lot #30 Spring City, TN 37381 Single Family Home $279,900 3 br 2 ba 1,650 sqft An exact date of construction is unknown at this time, but it is believed to ha, Craig V. Gabbert, known to most people as C.V. Gabbert, came to Dayton in 1938, after his graduation from Emory Henry College in Virginia. (Photo Courtesy City of Dayton) Yes, that's right, televisions were once repaired when they stopped working. On Friday afternoon, March 22, 1929, an excited group of boy scouts left Rockwood fo, The Broyles-Darwin Home Is the oldest home in town. The long-awaited facility was to provide a fine-arts center comp, A building was erected in 1893 by the City of Dayton to be used as an elementary school (Old North Dayton School). Another piece of Rhea Countys history fell to the ground on Thursday May 22, 2008. The Rhea County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Evensville, and today, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. is Senior Day at the fair. Later in the day, the 4-H Youth Demonstration Competition begins at 4 p.m. and continues until 6 p.m. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. and will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 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