St. George Opera House Marker

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Saint George in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

St. George Opera House

By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. St. George Opera House Marker

Inscription. The Opera House served as the cultural center of the community from 1875 until the 1930s. The original "T" shaped building seated 300 persons. A mechanically adjustable sloping floor afforded an excellent view of the stage.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Location. 37° 6.7′ N, 113° 34.968′ W. Marker is in Saint George, Utah, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of East 200 North and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East 200 North. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint George UT 84770, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Utah-Idaho Sugar Company (a few steps from this marker); The Jones Adobe Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sandstone Building (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); The Jail House (about 600 feet away); Pioneer Museum (about 600 feet away); Brigham Young Winter Home (about 600 feet away); Winter Home of Brigham Young (about 600 feet away); The Dixie Pioneers (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Saint George.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. St. George Opera House Marker

By Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. St. George Opera House Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.