Marlinton Opera House
National Register of Historic Places

Marlinton Opera House

Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Listed
March 24, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000253

About this property

The Pocahontas County Opera House is located in rural Marlinton, West Virginia. Court reporter J.G. Tilton, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, built the original building in 1907. In 1910, the current building was added on. It currently serves as a performance venue for local and traveling performers as well as a community center for county residents, although it has at times been a newspaper, a roller rink, and a car dealership. The Pocahontas County Opera House Foundation operates as a non-profit to oversee programmatic aspects of the venue. The Opera House also serves as a community center. Many organizations host suppers, meetings square dances, and even weddings at the facility. The Foundation also hosts music jams and movie nights for Pocahontas County, West Virginia residents.

Location

Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
38.22258, -80.09437

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Marlinton Opera House listed on the National Register?

Marlinton Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Marlinton Opera House?

Marlinton Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Marlinton Opera House?

The period of significance for Marlinton Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.

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