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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodward Opera House (here, next to this marker); A Keystone (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane Payne, M.D. (1825-1882)
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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 210 times since then and 75 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.
