Port Arthur, Texas: Janis Joplin's Childhood Home
Superstar 1960s singer grew up in this tiny house. Then she moved away, became famous, and died young. Historical marker on the front lawn.
- Address:
- 4330 32nd St., Port Arthur, TX
- Directions:
- TX-73 exit onto TX-347. Drive east, then at the second stoplight turn right onto 32nd St. Drive a third of a mile. You'll see the tiny house on the left, with the historical marker on the front lawn. Private property - visible from street.
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Janis Joplin's Childhood Home
The childhood home of Janis Joplin is visible from the street, with a hIstorical marker and fan shrine.
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According to the historical marker on the front lawn, Janis moved out in 1962, came back in 1970 for her ten-year high school reunion, then OD'd on heroin and died.