St. George in Washington County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

St. George Opera House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

1. St. George Opera House Marker

Inscription. The Opera House served as the cultural center of the community from 1875 until the 1930s. The original "T" shaped building seated 300 persons. A mechanically adjustable sloping floor afforded an excellent view of the stage.

Erected by St. George Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 37° 6.7′ N, 113° 34.968′ W. Marker is in St. George, Utah, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East 200 North and North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East 200 North. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint George UT 84770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Utah-Idaho Sugar Company (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Center for the Arts (a few steps from this marker); The Jones Adobe Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Watermaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert E. Miller - Dr. Pike Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gardner House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Miles Jr. Home (about 300 feet away); Julia Graff Home (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. George.

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

2. St. George Opera House Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 28, 2012

3. St. George Opera House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.