Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Town Hall and Opera House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
1. Old Town Hall and Opera House Marker, Side 1
This brick building is a fine vernacular interpretation of the Classic Revival style. Completed in 1892, the construction was financed through a $10,000 bond issue; this included an artesian well nearby. The lower floor contained a council room, market, guard rooms and, after 1910, sleeping rooms for the fire department. The council room also provided the setting for many social occasions.
The second floor of this building contained a 525-seat auditorium that was used for traveling road shows, graduations, and other Marion events for many years. In 1920 the property was sold and converted to commercial use. The city of Marion purchased the historic building in 1980, and with guidance from Mayor T.C. Atkinson, Jr., renovated it for civic use.
Erected 1983 by Marion County Historical Society. (Marker Number 34-10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 34° 10.684′ N, 79° 24.06′ W. Marker is in Marion, South Carolina, in Marion County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To the Dead and Living Confederate Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marion County / Marion Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Francis Marion (about 500 feet away); Marion Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Marion Academy (about 700 feet away); Naval Gun (about 700 feet away); Marion County Museum (about 800 feet away); Marion County Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
2. Old Town Hall and Opera House Marker, Side 2
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
3. Old Town Hall and Opera House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 808 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
