Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Ringling North
Circus Ring Of Fame
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. Henry Ringling North Marker
Along with his brother, Ring of Fame inductee John Ringling North, he was co-owner of the RBBB Show from 1936-1967, overseeing much of the management of the circus, and acted as consultant to the show after its sale to the Felds. He deferred the showmanship part of the business to John. Henry served in the Navy during WWII, earning a Silver Star. He is credited with naming one of Ringlings biggest attractions, Gargantua. He became an Irish citizen in the 60s. His son John Ringling North II, is owner and operator of the Kelly Miller Circus, a favorite of American fans to this day. He hopes his fathers legacy will be remembered in the Ring of Fame.
Erected 2017 by Shirley and John Ringling North II and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 27° 19.081′ N, 82° 34.622′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and South Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling east on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the
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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: Cucciolo (here, next to this marker); Tito Gaona and Family (here, next to this marker); The Derrick Rosaire Family (here, next to this marker); The Nelson Family (here, next to this marker); Emmett Kelly (here, next to this marker); The Cristiani Family (here, next to this marker); William and Barbara Woodcock (a few steps from this marker); La Norma (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
Regarding Henry Ringling North. 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 . . .
1. The Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on March 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Gargantua. (Submitted on April 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Henry Ringling North Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
