Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

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Montgomery Theatre

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

1. Montgomery Theatre Marker

Inscription. Opened in Oct. 1860 as the South moved closer to secession, the theatre was significant in the social, cultural and political life of the city. In the early months, John Wilkes Booth performed here, Bryant Minstrels introduced "Dixie," which was transcribed for the Montgomery Brass Band. Southern leaders Robert Toombs, Alexander Stephens and William L. Yancey addressed packed houses. Later the city's location on route between New Orleans and Atlanta brought performers Edwin Forrest, Joseph Jefferson and leading theatrical troupes and opera companies to the stage which closed in 1907.

Erected 1996 by Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce / Historical Preservation and Promotion Foundation / Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 22.702′ N, 86° 18.461′ W. Marker was in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It was at the intersection

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of North Perry Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on North Perry Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Montgomery City Hall / Funeral for Hank Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Dexter Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Richard Montgomery Statue (about 400 feet away); Bill Traylor (about 400 feet away); Bernard Whitehurst and the Whitehurst Case / Montgomery: Learning From the Past (about 500 feet away); Elijah Cook / City of Montgomery v. Rosa Parks

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

2. Montgomery Theatre Marker

Looking north along Perry Street; intersection with Monroe in the background.

(about 500 feet away); Chris’ Hot Dogs (about 500 feet away); Montgomery's Slave Depots / Montgomery's Slave Traders (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dan Emmett - Score of Dixie (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Marker has been removed since at least March of 2014 as building was under reconstruction and an exterior wall collapsed, so the building was razed. As of 2024, this historic marker is on temporary loan with the Montgomery County Historical Society. Effort will be made to re-install the marker back in its original location once the Theatre site is redeveloped.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

3. Montgomery Theatre Marker

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, July 19, 2022

4. Montgomery Theatre Marker

Montgomery Theatre Marker in exhibit display case image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shaun Rose, February 15, 2024

5. Montgomery Theatre Marker in exhibit display case

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,517 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on May 30, 2024, by Shaun Rose of Montgomery, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 5. submitted on May 30, 2024, by Shaun Rose of Montgomery, Alabama. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.