Monticello in Jefferson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Perkins Opera House

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 14, 2018

1. Perkins Opera House Marker

Inscription. A Landmark of American Music
Perkins Opera House Erected in 1890 by John H. Perkins, a Monticello merchant and patron of the theatre. Touring theatrical, musical and community performances were presented until 1928. The upstairs auditorium seated 600 persons and was among the largest in Florida at the turn of the century.

Presented by the
National Music Council
Monticello Opera House, Inc.,
and Exxon

Erected by National Music Council, Monticello Opera House, Inc., and Exxon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 30° 32.701′ N, 83° 52.237′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Florida, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (U.S. 90) and Jefferson Street (Courthouse Circle) (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. Marker is a metal plaque, mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, at the northeast corner of the building, near the main front entrance, facing Courthouse Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 185 West Washington Street, Monticello FL 32344, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Meeting Oak" (within shouting distance of this marker);

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Jefferson County Florida Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Sesquicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Monticello (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monticello Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Jefferson County High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernest I. Thomas Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Confederate Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monticello.

Regarding Perkins Opera House. National Register of Historic Places (1972)

Also see . . .
1. Perkins Opera House. Cinema Treasures website entry:
Built in 1890. Part of a beautiful slice of old Florida on the square. Started showing silent films during the earliest part of the previous century along with other forms of entertainment. Never seemed to make the switch to talkies. Closed by 1930. (Submitted on November 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Perkins Opera House. Wikipedia entry:
This building included three first floor bays housing

Perkins Opera House Marker (<i>tall view; marker located just to the right of the entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 14, 2018

2. Perkins Opera House Marker (tall view; marker located just to the right of the entrance)

Perkins' mercantile interests - a general store and sewing machine shop, a hardware store and a farm implement supply store. In addition, Perkins built a stable behind the building from which horses, mules and wagons were sold. The second floor of the Perkins Block included a large foyer and an opera house boasting unparalleled acoustics and the largest stage in the region. (Submitted on November 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Perkins Opera House image. Click for more information.

via NPS, unknown

3. Perkins Opera House

NPGallery Digital Asset Management System website entry
Click for more information.

Perkins Opera House (<i>Washington Street [north side] view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 14, 2018

4. Perkins Opera House (Washington Street [north side] view)

Perkins Opera House (<i>wide view from Courthouse Circle; marker just to the right of entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 14, 2018

5. Perkins Opera House (wide view from Courthouse Circle; marker just to the right of entrance)

Perkins Opera House Florida Heritage Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

6. Perkins Opera House Florida Heritage Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.