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One of 21 National Register listings published here for Adair County · listed in 2026 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
The Princess Theatre
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2026.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Still standing. The Park Service records this property as extant.
- Address. 202 S. Franklin Street, Kirksville, 63501
- When was it listed? January 2026
- Category. building
- Township. Benton township
- National Register reference number. 100012647 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
9 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 9 fires within 5 miles of The Princess Theatre between 1992 and 2019, burning about 24 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 6 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 April 2019 | Debris and open burning | 6.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179293-00000-04082019-1525 |
| 8 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 6 April 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 2 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 29 March 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 26 March 1992 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 14 March 1992 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 14 March 1992 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
6 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 6 workings within 5 miles of The Princess Theatre: 5 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
Storms near this property
60 of 102 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kirksville, the town this property stands in, in 102 storm reports between 1993 and 2023: 48 thunderstorm wind, 33 hail, 16 flash flood, 2 tornado. The reports record 2 deaths and 6 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Tornado (EF2) | Kirksville | 2 killed, 6 hurt, $5,000,000 | An EF2 tornado touched down at 17:09 CST, 2 miles north-northwest of Kirksville. This tornado traveled east over northern portions of Kirksville, before lifting at 17:20 CST, 2 miles west-southwest of the town of Clay. This tornado killed two people and damaged numerous homes in northern Kirksville. Ten homes were destroyed and fifteen others suffered major damage. Up to 186 other buildings and homes had minor to moderate damage. Two dealerships suffered major damage. Several farmsteads suffered damage east of Kirksville. |
| May 2002 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | $500,000 | Highway 63 closed in 3 places around Kirksville. Water waist deep in spots. Highway 11 closed in 2 places around Kirksville. |
| September 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $500,000 | As many as 40 to 50 large trees were knocked down along with light poles and wires across the city. A radio station reported a wind gust to 67 mph with three house trailers rolled over and heavily damaged. Many homes were damaged from falling trees and limbs until 1600 CST. |
| May 2005 | Lightning | Kirksville | $200,000 | Lightning struck a bar in downtown Kirksville with establishment totally destroyed by fire. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $50,000 | Severe thunderstorm winds gusted up to 75 MPH in the Kirksville area resulting in uprooted trees and downed power lines. Large trees blew on top of the roofs of houses causing significant damages along the 900 block of Michigan Avenue and the 800 block of South Fifth Street. Ameren Union Electric reported that 7,700 customers lost power during the storm. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $20,000 | Power poles and roof damage were reported across the south side of Kirksville. Numerous trees were also reported down, and a mobile home was blown onto Highway H. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $20,000 | Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree limb( a foot in diamter) in Kirksville. The large limb blocked North Elson Street. The storm also knocked down a power line and blew a dog pen into the street. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $15,000 | A roof was blown off, and two walls of a barn were blown down, with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated up to 70 mph. |
| March 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $15,000 | Large trees uprooted. Roof blown off a house and garage door blown in. |
| July 2010 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | $10,000 | Numerous roads were reported impassable in Kirksville, due to flooding. One car was reported submerged. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $10,000 | Law enforcement reported power line down near Kirksville on route P and a door torn off shed. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $10,000 | Power lines were downed in Kirksville. |
| April 2002 | Hail | Kirksville | $5,000 | Hail caused damage to a roof and three cars. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $1,000 | An 8 inch healthy tree was reported down near Kirksville, Missouri. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $1,000 | A flagpole was blown down and two car windows were blown out. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $1,000 | Trailer damaged and power poles are down on northwest side of Kirksville. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | $500 | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph. Powerlines were reported down. |
| May 1993 | Hail | Kirksville | $500 | A local television station reported golf ball-size hail in southern Adair County. |
| April 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | A carwash awning was damaged; power poles and large tree limbs were downed in Kirksville. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Estimated 60 mph winds at this location. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Picture received via Twitter of a Burger King sign destroyed in Kirksville. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Several tree branches were snapped. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Water was running over multiple city streets within Kirksville. Route 11 east of Kirksville was closed. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Law enforcement reported 60 mph wind in Kirksville. |
| July 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | A tree was broken in Kirksville. This report was received via social media. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Power poles and power lines were down near Kirksville. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | The ASOS at KIRK in Kirksville recorded a 60 mph wind gust. |
| April 2016 | Hail | Kirksville | - | The hail lasted about 5 minutes. |
| April 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | An estimated 60 mph wind was reported. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Trees and power lines were down in Kirksville due to strong winds. |
| June 2015 | Flood | Kirksville | - | After much rain, there was a foot of water over some roads near Kirksville. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Some 60 to 70 mph winds went through Kirksville and caused several trees and powerlines to go down. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Law enforcement reported a couple power lines down in town from strong winds. |
| November 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | An Emergency Manager reported a 65 mph wind gust. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Tree limbs were down across Kirksville. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | A trained spotter reported 55-60 mph winds with 2 to 4 inch tree limbs down. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Numerous roads in Kirksville had at least a foot of water over them. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Multiple reports of power lines down in the city. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | The Kirksville Airport ASOS, measured a thunderstorm wind gust at 60 mph. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Several large tree branches were reported down. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| July 2010 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | State Highway 11 was closed due to flooding, along State Creek. |
| September 2010 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Street flooding was observed across the city of Kirksville, with up to 6 inches of water in the sheriff office parking lot. |
| June 2009 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Water up to 4 feet in depth was reported in Kirksville. |
| June 2009 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Flooding was reported to make the intersection of Highway 6 and Osteopathy Road|impassable, due to the high water. |
| July 2008 | Heavy Rain | Kirksville | - | COCORAHS observer measured 12.15 inches of rain. |
| July 2008 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Two to three feet of water, was reported to cover up to 30 streets in the city of Kirksville. Ten to fifteen water rescues were done. |
| July 2008 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Dam on 2 acre pond at the Country Club had given way and was flooding Highway 63. |
| July 2008 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Numerous intersections throughout Kirksville had stalled cars in waist deep water. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Measured gust at television station KTVO. |
| May 2002 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Numerous roads flooded. Rye creek threatening homes northwest side if Kirksville. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Large tree limbs down requiring tractors to pull off area roads. |
| April 2001 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Over 3 inches of rain resulted in several roads becoming impassable in Kirksville. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Law enforcement reported one inch hail and wind gusts to 65 mph. |
| April 2001 | Flash Flood | Kirksville | - | Several county roads impassable due to high water. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | A tree limb 18 inches in diameter was downed by thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | Storm spotters reported power lines down and the hood torn off of a car. |
| February 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | 67 MPH wind gust recorded at Kirksville Cannon Memorial Airport. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Kirksville | - | A 62 MPH wind gust was measured during a severe thunderstorm in Kirksville at a local television station. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sojourners Club | under 500 feet | 2014 |
| Dockery Hotel | under 500 feet | 1983 | |
 | Adair County Courthouse | 0.1 miles | 1978 |
 | Kirksville Courthouse Square Historic District | 0.1 miles | 2009 |
 | Travelers Hotel | 0.1 miles | 2009 |
 | First Presbyterian Church | 0.1 miles | 2017 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100012647 in Record Group 79. |
| Adair County | All 21 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.