Claim: Historic Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia first opened in 1871 and has hosted legendary performers such as Ethel Barrymore, John Philip Sousa, and Oscar Wilde; it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, named a National Historic Landmark, and was designated the State Theatre of Georgia.
Evidence: The Springer Opera House is a historic theater at 103 Tenth Street in Downtown Columbus, Georgia. 1871 The Springer has hosted legendary performers such as Edwin Booth, Oscar Wilde, Ethel Barrymore, Agnes de Mille, and bandleader John Philip Sousa. December 29, 1970 June 2, 1978 The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and named a National Historic Landmark in 1978 for its architecture and state of preservation. First opened February 21, 1871, the theater was named the State Theatre of Georgia by Governor Jimmy Carter for its 100th anniversary season, a designation made permanent by the 1992 state legislature.