Wayne Township in Richmond in Wayne County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Uncle Dave Macon

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Uncle Dave Macon Marker

Inscription. A skilled banjo player and master showman, Uncle Dave Macon was the earliest celebrity of the Grand Ole Opry. He recorded for Gennett in 1934.

Donated by Primex Plastics Corporation

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 39° 49.458′ N, 84° 54.008′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. It can be reached from South 1st Street 0.2 miles south of South A Street (U.S. 40). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S 1st St, Richmond IN 47374, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lonnie Johnson (here, next to this marker); Vernon Dalhart (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence Welk (a few steps from this marker); Sidney Bechet (a few steps from this marker); Pace Jubilee Singers (within shouting distance of this marker); Blind Lemon Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gennett Recording Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Big Bill Broonzy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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Uncle Dave Macon was the first superstar of the Grand Ole Opry and an immortal in the annals of old time and country music. (Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame) (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Uncle Dave Macon Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Uncle Dave Macon Marker

David Harrison "Uncle Dave" Macon (1870-1952) image. Click for full size.

Unknown via Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame (Public Domain)

4. David Harrison "Uncle Dave" Macon (1870-1952)

Although he learned to play the banjo as a teenager and played as an amateur for much of his life, his professional music career didn't begin until he was in his 50s.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.