Elizabethton in Carter County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Bonnie Kate Theater

— Elizabethton Walking Tour —

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

1. Bonnie Kate Theater Marker

Inscription.
The Bonnie Kate Theater was built in the classic revival style of architecture. It was named after Miss Katherine Sherrill Sevier the wife of the first governor of Tennessee, John Sevier. The theater opened to a house of 500 from the 1920's to the 40's.

Erected by Elizabethton Walking Tour. (Marker Number 27.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings.

Location. 36° 20.853′ N, 82° 12.875′ W. Marker is in Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter County. It is on South Sycamore Street south of East Elk Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 S Sycamore St, Elizabethton TN 37643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of Elizabethton Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Tipton (within shouting distance of this marker); Betsy Walkway (within shouting distance of this marker); Burgie Drug (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritz Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Antique Fire Engine (about 300 feet away); Barnes Boring Hardware (about 300 feet away); Rhudy House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Post Office (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Faced of Bonnie Kate Theater Marker is at the far right corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

2. Faced of Bonnie Kate Theater Marker is at the far right corner

Bonnie Kate Theater mural at the side of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 12, 2026

3. Bonnie Kate Theater mural at the side of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.