Editing Palmyra, Illinois (section)

=== Palmyra Opera House ===
In November 1902, Clarence Grimett bought a half interest in land and a building at the corner of Main and State streets in Palmyra, where Joseph Waters later joined him in operating a [[general store]]. In about 1905, they built a basement oven, hired a baker, and began selling baked goods. After they opened a second-floor theater for presentation of plays and touring performers, the entire establishment became known as the Palmyra Opera House.<ref name="macoupin-official">{{cite web|url=http://www.macoupincountyil.gov/palmyra.htm |accessdate=September 21, 2018|title=Palmyra, IL Landmarks}}</ref> After a long history as the center of town activity and many years of ownership by Joyce and Rosco Bettis, the Palmyra Opera House was re-opened as a restaurant in November 1999 by Rick Creasy.<ref name="macoupin-official" />