Long before Dayton was known as a quiet river town, it found itself at the center of a national conversation. The Scopes “Monkey” Trial put Dayton on the map, as it revealed a community willing to explore ideas about faith, science, and progress. That same history still shows up in subtle ways today, from storefront names that nod to the past to a community that values independent thinking and honest dialogue. Dayton doesn’t shy away from its story—it lives alongside it, carrying forward a legacy of curiosity, resilience, and thoughtfulness.