He was a Revolutio, On the afternoon of April 7, 1999, the City of Dayton Fire Department was notified of smoke appearing from a home on Laural Drive behind Wendy's Restaurant. With no formal education, he was considered a mathematical genius.
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. The cape was made by Maude Thomison (1891-1975), daughter of Dr. Walter Fairfield and Ella Darwin Thomison, and the great-aunt of Pat Hawkins Guffey. He was a New England school master turned merchant, who emigrated around 1812 from Knoxville to the Washi, Richland Terrace Housing Units
Eight Dayton Eagle Scouts Join Nationwide Jamboree
Today we know this as Delaware Ave at the end of Hickory Street. It w, The featured photo of the Dayton Theater shown above was taken in 1941.
G.B. Francis, John Robertson Abel Jr. & Family Portrait by J.B. Beugler of Dayton Tennessee
At the conclusion of the 1925 Scopes Trial, the citizens of Rhea County thought they had heard the last of any court trials relating to monkeys. Around the same time, Dayton appointed Denny Zonnas as their first official Fire Chief. 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. The two schools that were to be consolidated were both, From The Home Store To Shipley's Super Market
The Fire Department's mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. To the left of the drug store was the Aqua Hotel and to the right was a barbershop where a good citizen could purchase a bath for the bargain p, Here is graphic proof of the effort put forth by the community to support the scrap metal drive. 2023 Yesterday In Dayton-Dean Wilson. These are the official portraits for the Rhea County High School in Evensville, Tennessee, for the year 1994-1995. The search for a worker trapped came to an end when the workers body was recovered around 1 a.m. Sunday, according to WTVC in Chattanooga. 1808 Col. William Johnson house built (Johnson-Fraizer-Mynatt house)
Mr. Keith was driving Bryan to Dayton from a luncheon date in Cha, Freeway Shell Station Destroyed By Fire in June of 1974
Each year, on the anniversary of the famous 1925 Scopes trial, the people of Dayton celebrate with the Scopes Festival. Copyright All Rights Rese, Lay's 5 &10 Store held their Grand Opening, on Friday, November 25, 1960. Shock theate, Old Spring City High School Fire July 19, 1985 Rhea Central High School's Class of 1957 made it's TV debut on Chattanooga's WDEF TV Channel 12's Saturday "Top Ten Dance Party" hosted by Neil Miller. (Second Row L-R) Floyd Rockwell, Terry Hackney, Jamile Shibley, John McDowell, and Ben Purser
Front Row L-R: Thomas Ray Walker, Joe Keltch, Charles Hancock, Charles Byrd, Esther Garrison, Clyde Henderson and Sheriff Leon Sneed
The fire apparently started in the rear of the Dayt, November 16, 2019 | Scopes Trial Related | Comments (1), Robinson's Drug Store Table Where the 1925 Scopes Trial Started
Haggards second wife was the siste, In 1965, Dayton's new Municipal building was located on West 1st Ave. (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. Voice: (615) 797-3117, Fax: (615) 797-3113, Cheatham, Montgomery, Stewart (Photo Courtesy of Cunnyngham Studio Archives)
A record attendance was noticeable for the 75th anniversary, At approx. (L-R) Donna Day, Terri Shepard, Lisa Grant, Vickie Roberts, Captain Paula Hall, Co-Captain Ann Kelly and Teresa Price. He had only been ill a short time. Looking back to Dayton's First mayor, Thomas Newton Locke Cunnyngham, better known as T.N.L. 2nd Row- Kathy Robinson, Mildred Beene, Susan Cowden, Nancy Daniels, Kay Jones, and Nancy Barber
WebThere are 21 Fire Departments in Rhea County, Tennessee, serving a population of 32,478 people in an area of 316 square miles. It was originally believed both people are trapped, however, only one man was trapped. In 1948, this old military chapel was bought from the United States Army and disassembled in Tullahoma, Tennessee. It was near a home that the students re, Pictured above, Dr. Theodore C. Mercer leads the way to the Rhea County Courthouse for Bryan's 50th Birthday Celebration Daytons very first mayor was Thomas Newton Locke Cunnyngham, known as T.N.L. He could perform a re, Telephone employees shown on April 10, 1947, are Gladys Bolen (left) and Ruby Wilkey (right), as they pace back and forth before the entrance of the local exchange office. Harris and to the extreme right is Judge John Tate Raulston. This show was known as the "Grand Ole Opry Tent Theater". Robinson, one of the trial originators. (Photo Courtesy of George & Becky Arnold) It takes more than just. Eckerd Drugs, R.J.Coulter Founded Coulter Funeral Home in 1897 Rhea County was established in 1807 and included land on the northwest side of the Tennessee River. 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. Permits purchased on or after October 1, 2011 will have the plumbing and mechanical systems inspected at the rough-in and final inspections. In preparation for the trial and the arriving hordes of people, Dayton businessmen F.E. Watch the birdie, if you know this phrase then you know that it was Mrs. Phillips signature phrase when taking photographs. Adam Ziegenbein, Asst. Jim, as he was known, spent the latter part of his life serving in law enforcement in Rhea County. 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. Richard Gornik and Jane Powell
District Forester (Fire) This destroyed all electricity in the Walden's Ridge area. His two brothers W.E. Citizens are walking about on Front Street. Robinson appears with his two small children, Sony and Frances. The original name was the Methodist Episcopal Church of Smiths Crossroads, though the church experienced a number of name changes.
The store was owned and operated by Ja, In this 1974 photo, Roger can be seen walking along Main Street near the Aqua Hotel sign. John Washington Butler was an American farmer and a Tennessee State Legislator from 1923-1927 . Memories still loom of the grand ole two story Brown home that once stood at this same location. (Front Row L-R) Imogene Smith, Geneva Sue Fisher, Robert Tate Harrison, Auilda Cordell, Perry Smith, Helen Smith, Richard Smith and Kate Smith. Mrs. Virginia, The photo above is looking north across downtown Dayton in 1962. On April 18, 1925, the Rhea County school board determined that a new consolidated school building should be erected at Morgan Springs replacing the old Morgan Springs and Kiuka Schools. The group of students came together to express they're thanks to F.E.Robinson for a gift of calendars presented to the schools. Each piece was marked, The short line railroad served the Dayton Coal and Iron Company by providing rail service that stretched from the coal mines down to the DC&Is Furnace in town on Richland Creek. These portraits are reduced in size to conserve web space. WebBrowse through our real estate listings and homes for sale, view virtual tours and contact one of our experienced real estate agents to answer any questions you may have about moving to the Rhea County area. WebThe 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. On their way to work, they dropped their two year old son Adam off at hi, Pictured Above L-R Back Row: Bobby Crawford, Bobby Johnson, and Tom Taylor
We have a rich history within out county and this site will touch on past historical events of Rhea County Tennessee and the municipalities that are with the county. The City of Dayton deeded th, Red Food Store - Bi-Lo - Food City- Forty Eight Years in Dayton Plaza Shopping Center Richland Creek can be seen here flowing across the Hefner farmland which is the same area known as the Dayton Boat dock. A click of the mouse and shopping is done. The A, Clarence Darrow Stayed Here During The 1925 Scopes Trial
Upon their arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames visible from the rear of the structure. Around 11:45 am on August 14, Joe was traveling east on Hwy 30 in the Old Washington Community when the motorcycle he was riding, This is the City of Dayton Fire Department group photo taken in May of 1992 on Strawberry Festival Parade Day. 7800 Rhea County Hwy Dayton, TN 37321 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on holidays Telephone Numbers 423-775-7832 423-775-7837 423-775-7838 Extension #1 reaches the Administrative Offices Extension #2 reaches the Rhea County Jail Fax Number 423-775-5463 Mr. Gabbert served in various positions at Rhea Central High School, holding the positions of teacher, football coach and principal. Shock Theaters Dr. 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. The sign drew in many curious visitors and onlookers. New owners have recently purchased the structure with hopes of restoring it unless the damage is too extensive and would not be cost effective. Originally built as the Coco Cola Bottling Plant. Spring City, Tennessee A.P. Danny Osborne, Area Forester 302 near the rock quarry brings back memories of an old schoolhouse that is now long gone. (Photo Courtesy of Chattanooga BSA History) Dr. Lester F. Littell and Stan's Pharmancy neighbors on the corner of 1st & Church Streets. The store remained at this location for many years until it moved just do, The featured photo above was taken in 1973 of the south Dayton Shell Service Station, located at Hwy 27 South and Black Oak Ridge Road. (Pictured L-R First Row) Bill Cochran, Bill Ewing, Bill Watts, Jim Snyder, Bub Wilkey and Bob Wampler
Researched and Written by Clyde Roddy May 1976
Warren G.H. Magill William Canfield, Area Forester It was formerly known as the post office for Sheffield, Tennessee. The fire truck is a 1947 Chevrolet. There are very few businesses that remain open for a century. Shown seated left to right ar, In the featured photo above, Gardener Garrett watches on as Bradley Varner operates the track-hoe during demolition. The helipad, was dedicated and officially placed into service that afternoon. (423) 649-1506, Cumberland, Fentress Shibley's Dime Store vs Abel Hardware in Rhea Court, County Wide Victory Scrap Metal Drive November 1942. 1548 Piney Point Rd. Kingwood Drugs was located in the Richland Park Shopping Center in the building currently occupied by the Dollar General Store. Download: About this Item Title Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Dayton, First Row L-R) David, Forsten, Tom Rogers, Phil Swafford, Jim Ward, Bill Patton, Terry Wilkie, Jackie Abel, and Genie Sims
The lobby was at capacity on grand opening. Little did the Williamson's know that their family and home would have a direct connection to two funeral homes that would to, The original Johnson Hardware Store founded by the Johnson family and was located near the present day First United Methodist Church. While rummaging through some of your old family photo collections, you may have come across some old sepia toned portraits mounted on rigid cardboard. In the far distant background you can see the old, Spring City Methodist Episcopal Church North
The blaze extended ten feet high by the time the firefighters arrived, Cain Abel Descendants Reunite June 3, 1916 (Left to Right) Elliot Millard, Wilson Marler, Floyd Kelly, Sheriff Fred Mullins, Ola, Shown are the Board of Directors for Dayton Bank and Trust Company. (Pictured Back Row L-R)
The Community National Bank stands on the corner of Main and Market Street.
The pageant was held on May 25, 1974, in the Auditorium of the Rhea Central High School. Winsett was born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee on January 15, 1876 and passed away on June 26, 1952. 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. (Photos Courtesy of The Rhea County Historical and Genealogical Society.) A lot of history has occurred on our small Main Street in town. Over the years, various businesses have occ. In the photo shown above standing behind the counter are Barton Reed and Jewell Purser. If you notice, you can see the old Schild Ice Plant building in the background. Welcome to Yesterday in Dayton's home on the web. They located their plant in Dayton in the mid to late 1960's. About 75 people turned out at the Rhea County Courthouse to see the Ten Commandments monument that cost Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore his job.The monument was to travel, 1925 Scopes Trial Jury Dayton Tennessee According to the plate on the front, the clock mechanism #747 was built on March 15, 1893, by A.S. Hotchkiss of the Seth Thomas Clock Company of Thomaston, Connecticut. Emergencies Call 9-1-1. The City of Dayton Commission approved this new system that was set up by the State Pla, The area that we all know as south Dayton was once known as Abel Town. (Photo by Dean Wilson)
Because of where the collapse happened, large equipment cant fit. You can see the City Hall building on 1st Ave has not even been built yet. Colyar Paxton Sawyers, who was always known as C.P. His death came as a shock to the community. Rhea County Detective Rocky Potter confirms the man was deceased. Rhea County is currently in the process of securing a contract with Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative Inc. [BTC] and Spring City Cable that will provide high-speed fiber optic Internet to all of Rhea County over the next two years. It was in the, Guy Jones often flew Jimmy Cunnyngham of Cunnyngham Studio around the Southeast Tennessee area making aerial photos for Jimmy's customers. The 80x72 foot structure was, The City of Dayton Fire Department received their very first elevating ladder truck in 1976. Its county seat is Dayton.Rhea County comprises the Dayton, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Chattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton, TN-GA-AL Combined Statistical Area. Box 85, Evensville, TN 37332 |Dispatch 423-775-7828 |Addressing Info 423-775 In early April of 1976, the Dayton City Council took action and ordered the delivery of a basic pumper truck with the elevating platform to be added in early 1977, after the delivery of the apparatus. Pictured Above L-R Middle Kneeling Row: Bob Forsten and Jimmy Cunnyngham
Named after William Jennings Bryan. But once upon a time, down on the corner of Market Street and Florida Avenue, there stood one of those old-time gro, Photo on the left was taken in 1965 as the Rev. Standing L-R Coach Larry Eastman, Charles, Benton, David Johnson, Brent Clarke, Mike Walker, Greg Hale, and Coach Jim, Bobbie Bankston of Dayton dies from stab wound received in a fight that resulted over a pinball game
The father-son family business served our families for over four decades. The ban, November 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | Comments (0), Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage located on First Ave in July 1925. District Forester (State Forests) The board members were John E, Rhea native Dies Searching For Old Home place Site
Popularity:#4 of 8 Fire Departments in Spring City#6 of 21 Fire Departments in Rhea County#715 of 1,666 Fire Departments in Tennessee#39,508 in Fire Departments. Each year, on the anniversary of the famous 1925 Scopes trial, the people of Dayton celebrate with the Scopes Festival. We are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. We dispatch Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Rescue county wide and are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, for 365 days of the year. Allen and Sons Roller Mills, shown above before the turn of the century, was originally located near the present day Hwy 27 & 30 bypass on Richland Creek. Approximately 1.30 Acres with old house and storage building with septic tank, gas, water, internet and cable. 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. Rhea County Courthouse 1475 Market Street Dayton, TN 37321 County Courthouse Phone: 423-775-7808 County Clerk Phone: 423-775-7808 County Register of Deeds Phone: 423-775-7841 County Clerk has marriage records from 1808. The answer of course is obvious. Williams father, James A. Williams h, leon Calloway was 72 when he recounted some of his memories
WebGibson County Fire and EMS Departments: Public Safety 9 : Online: Gibson: Gibson County Sheriff Dispatch - Digital: Rhea: Tennessee Highway Patrol District 2 Dispatch - Chattanooga: Public Safety 5 : Sevier County TN: Amateur Radio 0 : Online: Shelby: Collierville Fire Dispatch: Public Safety 6 : In 1819, Rhea County was almost doubled in size when the legislature took over part of the Cherokee Nation which was located on the south east bank of the Tennessee River. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) The Knoxville Fire Department and several other After more than half a century, an era may be coming to an end as Mr. Cleo Jenkins, operator of the Washington Ferry for nearly 30 years and other ferries for 27, is retiring. The Abel Family Arrived in Dayton in 1807 One of the fires destroyed one of the oldes, Bryan's old White Chapel Replaced By Rudd Chapel
Dayton Fire Department's Chief Suggest Listing This is a developing story. 1st Row- Susan Smith, Kathy Levengood, Reba Hill, Linda Blye, Cindy West, Donna Barnes, Chris Glass, and Joan Roddy
(Courtesy Glass Family Collection)
WebSanborn Fire Insurance Map from Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee. This road was use, The Chattanooga Speech and Hearing Center made the decision to open an office in Dayton and Cleveland, Tennessee. 2914 Peavine Firetower Rd., Crossville, TN 38571 WebWe are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. Thursday, May 15, 1975, was the last day of work for Dayton Fire Chief Bill Keylon. This home was located on the south side of 2nd Ave just west of Walnut Street. The hotel was built in early 1890 in the area south of Richland Creek. Following WW II with the growth of motels and tourist courts, the use of Hotels d, T.N.L.
These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. There were amusement rides, softball games, horseshoe pitching, These are the official portraits for the Spring City Homecoming from October 1979. He was widely known for being a Confederate veteran and member of the Dayton Bar. Rhea County (pronounced "ray") is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. About Us Contact Us All Rights Reserved. Brayton Volunteer Fire Department HC71. The existing home will not be required to be brought up to code; however, the addition must meet code. WebRhea County, TN Fire stations. It was planned as a memorial to Dr. Judson A. Rudd, the late president of Bryan who died in 1970. The drugstore opened during the shopping center's grand opening in 1973. Dayton Elementary School. On Saturday, twelve guests of the host, Long before the Hwy 27 Bypass came to Dayton, travelers had to make their way through Daytons downtown business district on the old U.S. 27, known as Market Street. The address and phone number pages were omitted. The origin of Dayton goes back to the time of when it was known as Smiths Crossroads, a country village named for William Smith. (2nd Row L-R)-Billy Edgeman, Nancy Daniels, Susan Smith, Teresa Lidford, Kathy Levengood, Whit Mac Morgan, Terry Pyle, Dennis Everett and Unknown
Wes, Sawyers Family provided 45 Years of Service To Our Community WebFor Sale: 00 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321 $1,230,000 MLS# 1366640 Fantastic developer's opportunity. New Emergency Room replaces Outdated 1957 E.R. The Following was written by Mrs. Vivian Littell in 1974
WebTennessee Department of Agriculture,Division of Forestry Debris Burn Permit Application. In one-half day, the Junior Commandos of Spivey rounded up 5,000 lbs. (3rd Row L-R)- Kathy?, Ton, Citizen's revolt when Railroad names new station "Sequatchie"
We dispatch Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Rescue county wide and are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, for 365 days of the year. The festival was originally sponsored by the Dayton Lions Club, in corporation with the Junior Chamber of Commerce, on May 24, 1947, to g, The Top ten Dance Party
She was a sophomore at Carson Newman College. First Building In Dayton To Have Air Conditioning
Rhea County rich in history is comprised of three municipalities Dayton, Graysville and Spring City Tennessee. (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. 1808 Rhea County government o, (Pictured L-R) Major Cecil B. Smith, Benny Daniels, Bonnie Smith, Bobby Beard, Candy Graham, Jerry "Jug" Standifer and Eddie Daniels. 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. Very few people actually know that the last photograph taken of William Jennings Bryan on the day of his death was taken by Herschel Keith a local Chattanoogan. (Second Row L-R) Paul Jones, Rector Smith, Homer Smith, Harvey Barger, Hoyal Smith, Wayne Barger, (Photo courtesy of the Glass Family)
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 valley portion of the farm was eventually transformed in, Longtime Law Enforcement Officer
November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (0), A new Coupe de Ville Cadillac was found stripped of all accessories, located about a quarter of a mile off Watts Bar Road in north Rhea County. 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. GIS stands for Geographic Information System, the field of data management that charts spatial locations. The most cherished recollection of Dayton, Tennessee was May 18, 1964 at the old black elementary school called the (D.E.S.) In the age we are living in, we find Doctor's Offices, Clinics, Urgent Care Facilities, and off campus satellite emergency rooms from larger hospitals on nearly every corner. Dayton Tennessee 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. We are the centralized dispatch center for Rhea County. According to historical records, a piece of land was donated just north of the Old Washington Community to be used as a church and school. 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. (Photo Courtesy of Glass Family) September 7, 1974 When most folks hear the name, Roger Whitfield, immediately what comes to mind is a hitchhiker along the side or the road in Dayto, November 16, 2019 | Graysville | Comments (2). If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. It was opened under Sheriff Bill Vaughns administration in 1960. 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. There once was a man that touched the lives of many Rhea County High School students in ways that will never be forgotten. Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, get driving directions from your location, Rhea County Fire Department Station 2 - Roddy Fire District 715, Spring City Volunteer Fire Department Station 2, Spring City Volunteer Fire Department Station 1, Meigs County Emergency Services Fire Rescue Station 4, 9-1-1 emergencies and first response services, Rhea County Fire Department jobs and employment. WebDavidson, Knox, Madison, Shelby.. T.C.A 39-14-306 (c): The provisions of this section shall not apply to fires which may be set within the corporate limits of any incorporated town or WebView 1548 Piney Point Rd, Spring City, TN 37381 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & Fire Departments ; Jails & Prisons ; Police Departments Property Records Search; Tennessee. Cunnyngham, served from 1885-1886 and his grea, Joe Allen Paul was a 14 year old student and football player at Rhea County High School in August of 1985, when he died from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. The old Farmers Milling Company was on the property now occupied by the Dayton Post Office at the corner of 1st Ave & Railroad Street. Robinson Published A Booklet Promoting Dayton Tennessee
Mr. Tankersley reported that they had 20 acres of St, The Rhea County Courthouse was built in 1891. Dayton band Travels Overseas, William Jasper Lowry was born in Bledsoe County, six miles north of Pikeville, on Febuary 2, 1861. Dr. Theodore Mercer, a Spring City native, was named Bryan College's new President on July 1, 1956. Lets look back at an old photo and see the people who helped to make the 1961 Festival a success. P.O. Area townsfolk are aware of the much-publicized historical event that occurred in 1925, The Scopes Mo, Carver High School Teacher Dies In Class
View map of Rhea County Fire Department Station 740 - Wolf Creek Fire District, and get driving directions from your location. Today, when either one of, Jeanettes Beauty Bar, shown in the feature photo above from the early 1970s, was located off of Main Street to the rear of the former location of Pruetts Food Town (current location behind the District Attorneys Child Support Division). The featured photo was taken during the 1952 Tennessee Strawberry Festival Parade traveling south on Market Street passing Shibleys Dime Store and Abel Hardware. Another Landmark from the Smith Crossroads Days The City of Dayton Fire Department received the call at 5:13 pm. Robinson home located on Market Street at 3rd Ave.
Copyright All Rights Reserved -Yesterday In Dayton, Tennessee Society Sons Of The American Revolution vacant, Area Forester (contact District office in lieu of) Copyright Al, Harry & John Crawford Prominent Dayton residents Killed in Auto Accident
(Photo by Dean Wilson) All photos and documents are always credited to the person/family who provides them. A downtown traffic bottleneck in this historic Rhea County seat was to be eliminated in the summer of 1960 when the completion of the new Hwy 27 Bypass was expected to be finished. Rhea County is home to some of the 45,000 acres of abandon mine land in Tennessee. He died on March 16, 1985, just two months, Tony's Drive In Originated As The Freez-Ette Taylor, Sr., Kelso Ballard, Bob Norris, Al West Sr., Felix Abel, Mike Schild and Jim Abel. Above the owner and operator, Robert J. Coulter watches as the coffin containing the body of William Jennings Bryan is placed into a waiting hearse in front of his Funeral Home in downtown Dayton. [3] Rhea County, Tennessee Record Dates[ edit | edit source] There was nothing left of the church after the fire exc, Brown Home Predated Community Bank
1888. November 16, 2019 | County Wide | Comments (1), Days gone by at Frazier School recounted by a former student. Dayton Fire Department's old Electric Siren, now just a memory. First Baptist Church members held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new church on March 21, 1971. Rhonda Maynor was crowned being the first since 1959. City Hotels converted into Hospitals
According to the minutes from a Dayton City meeting, the commission drew up a resolution for the purchase of lan, A Portion of Robinson Mfg. The City of Dayton and many others at the time stated they would miss the familiar face of Bill Keylon who was retiring after having been with the fi, Hotel Guests Food Poisoned twice before Fire Destroys the Hotel Block Around 4:19 pm on the afternoon of Saturday, October 23, 1978, a single engine Cessna 150 plane clipped a power line and crashed killing both the pilot and the lone passenger on board. Then the, State Representatives, family and friends of the late Senator Gene Elsea attend the ceremony naming a Hwy 27 bridge in Dayton after the late Senator. These are available for purchase for those wishing to obtain them. Now days when we need to grocery shop, we simply log online to our favorite place to shop. 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