Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Floyd R. King
Circus Ring Of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Floyd R. King Marker
Inscription.
Floyd R. King. Circus Ring Of Fame. In a 60-year career that began during the circus’s Golden Age and extended into the 1970s, he was one of the great circus men of his time. He started as a candy butcher and worked as an agent before launching his own circus with brother Howard in 1919. For 27 years he toured rail and truck shows, sometime in head-to-head competition with Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey. His 70-vehicle 1955 King Bros. and Cole Bros. Circus was the largest truck show ever mounted. Of all his talents, he was particularly respected for his routing ability, on occasion directing the itineraries of as many as three shows at a time.
In a 60-year career that began during the circus’s Golden Age and extended into the 1970s, he was one of the great circus men of his time. He started as a candy butcher and worked as an agent before launching his own circus with brother Howard in 1919. For 27 years he toured rail and truck shows, sometime in head-to-head competition with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. His 70-vehicle 1955 King Bros. & Cole Bros. Circus was the largest truck show ever mounted. Of all his talents, he was particularly respected for his routing ability, on occasion directing the itineraries of as many as three shows at a time.
Erected by Duggan Bros.-Arnold Maley CFA Tent No. 116, Atlanta, Georgia and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Location. 27° 19.128′ N, 82° 34.651′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and North Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling west on St Armands Circle. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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. Floyd R. King Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 8 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.
