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

Vernon Dalhart

— Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. Vernon Dalhart Marker

Inscription. Vernon Dalhart began recording for Starr Piano in New York. He recorded many sides for Starr Piano and Gennett and was the best selling early country artist of the 1920's.

Donated in memory of Fred Gennett by his family

Erected by The Starr-Gennett Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 39° 49.463′ N, 84° 54.008′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County. It is in Wayne Township. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lonnie Johnson (here, next to this marker); Sidney Bechet (here, next to this marker); Uncle Dave Macon (a few steps from this marker); Big Bill Broonzy (a few steps from this marker); Artie Shaw (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence Welk (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Nichols (within shouting distance of this marker); Blind Lemon Jefferson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Vernon Dalhart. He was

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one of the most productive and versatile figures of the early recording industry, who by chance slipped into the role of a singer of hillbilly songs and became by far the most prolific recorder of such material in the 1920s. (Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum) (Submitted on May 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. Vernon Dalhart Marker

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

3. Vernon Dalhart Marker

Vernon Dalhart (1883-1948) image. Click for full size.

Bain News Service via Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division (Public Domain), 1917

4. Vernon Dalhart (1883-1948)

Born Marion Try Slaughter, he took his stage name from two Texas towns where he punched cattle as a teenager.

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 36 times since then and 5 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.