Greeneville in Greene County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Opera House

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 14, 2015

1. Opera House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1903, this building was known as the Opera House, later the Auditorium. Early road shows, minstrel shows, dances and school graduation exercises were held here. It was last used as a movie theater. Buffalo Bill Cody and many famous theatrical troupes appeared here.

Erected by Greene County Heritage Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 36° 9.843′ N, 82° 49.965′ W. Marker is in Greeneville, Tennessee, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of North Irish Street and West Depot Street, on the right when traveling north on North Irish Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greeneville TN 37743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James H. Quillen United States Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of Gen. John Hunt Morgan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dickson - Williams Mansion (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Dickson - Williams Mansion (about 300 feet away); General Morgan Inn (about 400 feet away); Death of John Morgan (about 400 feet away);

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Andrew Johnson and Family (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greeneville.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 14, 2015

2. Opera House Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 14, 2015

3. Opera House

Heritage Trust Greene County Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 14, 2015

4. Heritage Trust Greene County Landmark Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.