Athlone and Bigmeadow in County Westmeath, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
John Count McCormack
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
1. John Count McCormack Marker
14 June 1884
Died in Dublin
16 Sept. 1945
World Famous Tenor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1884.
Location. 53° 25.444′ N, 7° 56.597′ W. Marker is in Athlone, Leinster, in County Westmeath. It is in Athlone and Bigmeadow. It is on Elliott Road (Leinster Route 446) just north of Custume Place, on the right when traveling north. Marker is adjacent to the Luan Gallery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Athlone, Leinster N37 TH22, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hidden Heartlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tourist Information (within shouting distance of this marker); Athlone Castle/Church of SS Peter and Paul (within shouting distance of this marker); Custume Barracks/Church of Saints Peter and Paul/Railway Bridge/Luan Gallery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Athlone Woollen Mills/Town Bridge (about 90 meters away); Adamson Castle (about 90 meters away); The Great Siege of Athlone 1691 / Remains of the Elizabethan Bridge / River Shannon and Navigation
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More about this marker. The marker and bust were previously located about 20 meters NW of its current location.
Also see . . . John McCormack - Operatic Tenor (History of the Tenor). (Submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
2. John Count McCormack Bust and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 4, 2025
3. John Count McCormack Bust
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
