Details for Anson Opera House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5253000173
Data
| Marker Number | 173 |
| Atlas Number | 5253000173 |
| Marker Title | Anson Opera House |
| Index Entry | Anson Opera House |
| Address | 1120 11th St. |
| City | Anson |
| County | Jones |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 416379 |
| UTM Northing | 3624019 |
| Subject Codes | opera houses and theatre |
| Marker Year | 1963 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 1120, 11th St., Anson |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Built 1907 by A.W . Johnson and Dr. D. Williams, with Thomas Vetch, contractor. House was site for diverse programs: stock company and Chautaugua productions such as "East Lynn" and "The Klansman" (for which Sheriff Tom Hudson's horse was borrowed and led on stage); "Perils of Pauline" and other silent moving pictures; a state championship wrestling match in era of local pugilist Boomer Moore; and Anson High School's first (1909) graduation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1963 |