Marion in Smyth County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lincoln Theatre
— Marion History Walk —
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. Marker 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.
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 (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.)
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 68 times since then and 12 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.