Tupelo in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Lyric Theatre
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020
1. Lyric Theatre Marker
Elvis enjoyed going to the movies, especially "westerns," at the Lyric Theatre. Friends recall how Elvis would climb over the divider in the balcony to sit among his African-American friends. The sweetest of the legends associated with this theatre and Elvis is the rumor that he stole his first kiss in the balcony.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 34° 15.502′ N, 88° 42.33′ W. Marker is in Tupelo, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Broadway Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tupelo MS 38804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lyric Theater (here, next to this marker); Tupelo Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Younger Cabin / Confederate Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Tupelo Woman's Christian Temperance Union (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee County, Mississippi War Memorial
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020
2. Lyric Theatre Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020
3. Lyric Theatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
