Marker Inscription
(1911-1955) World-famed genius of drama. Won Broadway acclaim directing "The Glass Menagerie." Led move to decentralize American theatre. Established, in Dallas, theatre-in-the-round (first professional, resident, repertory theatre of its kind) and wrote book on its technique. Premiered 58 new plays. Discovered Tennessee Williams, William Inge and others. A dedicated "artistic humanist," she provided channels through which the spiritual qualities of creative people could be communicated. (1967)
About this site
Jones, Margo, Birthplace of is a historical marker in Livingston, Polk County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 50 historical markers documented in Polk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 138 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7061, -94.9326 near Livingston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Polk County Courthouse (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Nettles, G. G., Home, Polk County, and Polk Co. Memorial Museum.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5373010401. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
