This story is free to read. Dayton 0 Comments By Times Free Press Staff March 28, 2014 1 min read Location: Rhea County Size: 6.4 square miles Population (2012 census estimate): 7,313 County population (2012 census, estimate): 32,247 Year founded: 1820 as Smith’s Crossroads. Renamed Dayton in 1877. Already have an account? Sign in Continue reading Subscribe Need help? Contact us OUT OF FREE ARTICLES You've used your free articles You've read all of your free articles for now. Subscribe for unlimited access to every story. Subscribe Sign in
