Anson Opera House

Historical marker location:

1120 11th St., Anson, Texas

( 1120, 11th St., Anson)

Marker installed: 1963

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.

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