King-Lincoln Bronzeville in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Lincoln Theatre

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2009

1. The Lincoln Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Lincoln Theatre, originally known as Ogden Theatre Lodge, opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1929. Developer Al Jackson was spurred to build the theatre because African-Americans were segregated from the other area theatres. Among the bands that have played at the Lincoln was the Eckstine Band, which launched the careers of a number of legendary jazz stars such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughn. The Lincoln Theatre retained a high level of integrity during a period of unequaled African-American cultural, social, and economic strength in Columbus.

Erected 2007 by 2006-2007 Monroe 8th Grade Gifted and Talented Class, The Ingram-White Castle Foundation, The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 103-25.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Entertainment • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 39° 58.043′ N, 82° 58.856′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in King-Lincoln Bronzeville. It is at the intersection of Long Street and St.

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Clair Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Long Street. Marker is across Long Street from The Lincoln Theatre. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 E Long Street, Columbus OH 43203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Near East Side (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Helen Carter (about 600 feet away); Spring Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Long Street Bridge and Cultural Wall (approx. 0.2 miles away); King Lincoln District Arch (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Baptist Church / James P. Poindexter (approx. ¼ mile away); Shiloh Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Jazz Statue near Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2009

2. Jazz Statue near Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2009

3. Jazz Statue near Marker

The Lincoln Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 10, 2009

4. The Lincoln Theatre and Marker

The Lincoln Theatre Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026

5. The Lincoln Theatre Dedication Plaque

The Lincoln Theatre - The State Auto Walk of Fame Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026

6. The Lincoln Theatre - The State Auto Walk of Fame Plaque

The State Auto Walk of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026

7. The State Auto Walk of Fame

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,019 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on April 19, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.