dillon county theatre
Board Members
Johnnie Luehrs, Theatre Manager
Pat Laird, Secretary
Robin Thompson, Treasurer
Linda Langley, President
Cliff McBride, Board Member
David Longacre, Board Member
Eleanor Powers, Board Member
Judge James Lockemy, Board Member
Owen Wallace, Board Member
Ron Rowell, Board Member
Jan Austin, Board Member
Frances Tyler, Board Member
Our Story
Over the Years
1919
“Everybody’s Theater” was in operation
1935
Hyman Anderson extensively remodeled the theater in a Spanish Colonial Style
October 1935
Grand Opening of the Dillon Theatre
1946
Kenneth Kornharen came to Dillon to manager the theatre
1976
Kenneth Kornharen’s widow, Anne Kornharen sold the theatre. It remained operational for an additional year until the doors closed.
Early 1980's
Judge James Lockemy and Glenn Green, Jr. purchased the property
1985
Working with Dillon Area Arts Council and other area organizations, the Dillon County Theatre Inc. was born.
1989
After 5 years of planning and working, the restoration was completed, leaving the Dillon County Theatre as we know it today.
“Not only has the dream of a cultural center for Dillon County been fulfilled for James Lockemy, but for many others who had also dreamed of such a place but had not the means to make it a reality until the generous gift from Lockemy and Greene was received.”