July 11-12: Visit Historic Buttram Cemetery

Burial Site of Notable Scopes Trial Participants

July 11 & 12, 2025

Historic Rhea County Courthouse

Free transportation provided on demand.

The Buttram Cemetery, situated north of Dayton, Tennessee, and east of U.S. Highway 27, serves as the final resting place for numerous individuals having historical significance to Rhea County. Dating back to 1811, it is the burial location for no less than thirteen local citizens who played a notable role in trial of John Scopes.

To those wishing to visit the cemetery, transportation to and from Dayton’s historic courthouse will be provided upon demand at no charge. A representative of the Rhea County Historical Society will be available at the cemetery to answer questions. For those wishing to visit the cemetery on their own, a brochure will be available at the courthouse which allows for a self-guided tour.