Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Snowden Family
The Mount Vernon Historic Walking Tour
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
1. The Snowden Family Marker
Rising from slavery in the South to the stages of Ohio opera houses, members of the Snowden family entertained people across America.
The family's father, Thomas, was a slave in the early 1800s, and their mother Ellen, was a "House servant." Many of their experiences became the songs that the Snowden family, including their six children, preformed in open air theaters. The Snowdens also preformed at the Woodward Opera house.
Many considered that Thomas and Ellen were the inspiration for (if not the actual composer of) the song "Dixie."
This multi-talented family showcased many instruments in their concerts, including banjos, dulcimers, guitars, maracas, tambourines, and violins.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment.
Location. 40° 23.547′ N, 82° 29.127′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in Knox County. It is on South Main Street (Ohio Route 229) south of East Vine Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 S Main St, Mount Vernon OH 43050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. 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: Woodward Opera House (here, next to this marker); The Republican News/Republican Publishing (within shouting
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Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2022
2. The Snowden Family Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
