Clarence Darrow statue, portrait and relief bronze

Clarence Darrow (April 18, 1857 - March 13, 1938) was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high-profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a prominent advocate for Georgist economic reform. Darrow was also well-known as a public speaker, debater and writer.

The 7-foot Clarence Darrow statue stands in the front lawn of the Rhea County Courthouse—opposite a statue of William Jennings Bryan, another key figure in the Scopes trial. A relief sculpture is on the side of the granite base. The statue was created to address an imbalance that had existed with only Bryan's statue on display. The unveiling of the Darrow statue was celebrated during the annual Scopes Trial festival. 

Statue size: 7-foot high statue
Portrait size: life size
Media: Bronze
Dedication: July 14, 2017
Location: Rhea County Courthouse, Dayton, Tennessee

In the News: 

• At Site of Scopes Trial, Darrow Statue Belatedly Joins Bryan’s, The New York Times > (PDF)

• Statue of 'Scopes monkey trial' evolution backer unveiled in East Tennessee town, Knox News > (PDF)

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