Anson Opera House

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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. (1963) 

Marker No: 173

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 32.750847, -99.892632

Location: 1120 11th Street, Anson