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Inez Mecusker (1855-1941)

Erie County · dedicated 2017 · NE corner of Center St. (PA 426) & Washington St., Corry

One of the foremost singers and entertainers of her time, soprano Mecusker was known as the "American Cantatrice." She was featured in roles in opera and musical theater, appeared in vaudeville and on Broadway, and was a soloist for the John Philip Sousa Band. She performed for more than 25 years in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was acclaimed nationally. The Corry resident is buried nearby in Pine Grove Cemetery.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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