Fort Recovery in Mercer County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

101 North Wayne Street

Circa 1892

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

1. 101 North Wayne Street Marker

Inscription.
During the 1880's, this building was constructed to accommodate two businesses on the first floor and a very impressive Opera House on the second floor.

The Opera House was the center of community and school activities for many years. The first graduation of the Fort Recovery High School (Class of 1889) was held at the Opera House. There were two members in the class.

The Farmer's Institute, Medicine Shows (featuring cure-all liniments), plays and concerts were some of the activities presented at the Opera House.

The Opera House closed about 1936.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 40° 24.792′ N, 84° 46.779′ W. Marker is in Fort Recovery, Ohio, in Mercer County. Marker is on Wayne Street north of West Butler Street (Ohio Route 119), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Wayne St, Fort Recovery OH 45846, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Richard Butler (a few steps from this marker); 109 North Wayne Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 114-116 North Wayne Street (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of the Wabash (within shouting distance of this marker); The Role of Women in the Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Fort Recovery (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Clair’s Defeat (1791) / Wayne’s Victory (1794) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Treaty of Greeneville (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Recovery.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

2. 101 North Wayne Street Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

3. 101 North Wayne Street Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 28, 2023

4. 101 North Wayne Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.