Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The Lincoln Theatre

— Marion History Walk —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

1. The Lincoln Theatre Marker

Inscription. Built in 1929 by Marion industrialist C.C. Lincoln and his sons John D. and C.C. Jr., this moving picture palace became known as "the finest showplace in southwest Virginia.” The interior, designed to suggest a Mayan temple, is the only surviving example of Mayan Revival style in the eastern United States. Murals depicting American and local history line the auditorium. Vaudeville, country music, and Hollywood stars have graced the stage here. Renovations in 2003 re-opened the Lincoln as a motion picture and performing arts theatre.

Erected by Marion Main Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 36° 49.999′ N, 81° 31.135′ W. Marker is in Marion, Virginia, in Smyth County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 11) west of North Chestnut Street, on the right. Marker is on the sidewalk in front of the theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 E Main St, Marion VA 24354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Virginia

and in the Blue Ridge Highlands.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Southwestern State Mental Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Home of Mountain Dew (within shouting distance of this marker); General Francis Marion

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Marion Musical Heritage Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion College (within shouting distance of this marker); Look & Lincoln Wagon Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyth County Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Hungry Mother State Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Also see . . . History of the Lincoln. Charles C. Lincoln, Sr., the wealthiest man in Marion, made it his mission to replicate a grand movie palace he had seen during a business trip to Atlantic City. (The Lincoln Theatre) (Submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

2. The Lincoln Theatre Marker

The Lincoln Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022

3. The Lincoln Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.