Historical MarkerBastrop Opera House
Bastrop · Bastrop County · Dedicated 1984 · THC Atlas #5021009158
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
The Bastrop Opera House was constructed in 1889 by D. S. Green and P. O. Elzner. Elzner, a prominent local merchant, became sole owner in 1901. Over the years, it has been the scene of a variety of entertainment shows. Traveling opera and drama companies, musicians, and other artists have performed here. The Bastrop Opera House, which features a three-part facade with bays separated by pilasters, also has been the setting for graduation exercises and school proms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
About this site
Bastrop Opera House is a historical marker in Bastrop, Bastrop County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Bastrop County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1115, -97.3193 near Bastrop. The nearest cataloged historic site is First National Bank of Bastrop (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Dr. Sayers' Office, Burger Home, and Calvary Episcopal Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5021009158. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
