Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Otto Griebling
Circus Ring Of Fame
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Otto Griebling Marker
Spent his early years with a troupe of bareback riders. When an accident forced his retirement from the act he became a Tramp Clown whose sad and sassy antics were a hit with circus audiences. His classic routines and gift for pantomime made him one of the most popular clowns in the Ringling and other circuses.
Erected by Joe McKennon and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 19.091′ N, 82° 34.659′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is on St Armands Circle near John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Circle, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Loyal-Repensky Troupe (here, next to this marker); Dan Rice (here, next to this marker); Gunther Gebel-Williams (here, next to this marker); Allan C. Hill (here, next to this marker); Alexis Brothers (here, next to this marker); James A. Bailey
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More about this marker. The "Circus Ring Of Fame" recognizes those persons who made a significant contribution to the art and culture of the circus. With dozens of inductees from around the world. The Ring Of Fame began in 1986 as a way to honor world famous circus performers and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.
Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame Foundation. (Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Otto Griebling Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
