Vincennes in Knox County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Grand Opera House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 15, 2012
1. The Grand Opera House Marker
Erected 1966 by Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 38° 40.837′ N, 87° 31.874′ W. Marker is in Vincennes, Indiana, in Knox County. It is on North 2nd Street north of Busseron Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vincennes IN 47591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Indiana’s Tri-State Region, in Southern Indiana, and in the Wabash Valley. It is also 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: State Bank of Indiana (here, next to this marker); Home of Francis Vigo (a few steps from this marker); Ellis Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Gimbel's Department Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vincennes (about 500 feet away); Patrick Henry Square (about 500 feet away); Site of House Occupied as Headquarters (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Patrick Henry Square (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vincennes.
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Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
2. The Grand Opera House Marker
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 10, 2009
3. Wide View - - The Grand Opera House Marker
Marker can be seen just over the bale of straw. . >> (Click photo to see details.)
Photographed by Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
4. Longer View - - The Grand Opera House Marker
The Grand Opera House Marker is yet above the bale of straw - even with a Sun-Rise. . .
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, November 21, 2018
5. Miss Julia Marlowe
This 1901 portrait of Julia Marlowe by Irving R. Wiles hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 5. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
