Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Clarke Family
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. The Clarke Family Marker
The Clarke Family arrived from England in 1903 to appear with Barnum and Bailey. Besides the family riding act, Ernest and Charles had a two-man flying act called the Clarkonians. Considered the greatest English aerialist, Ernest was the first man to perform the triple somersault regularly. The superb brother team was a headline feature with Ringling Bros. from 1906 to 1926. The Clarke Family continued to perform for six generations.
Erected by The Parley Baer Family and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 27° 19.088′ N, 82° 34.61′ 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 south area of St Armands Circle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 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: Count Roberto de Vasconcellos (here, next to this marker); Lalage (here, next to this marker); Mabel Stark (here,
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Regarding The Clarke Family. 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 . . . . (Submitted on March 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. The Clarke Family Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
3. A wide view including The Clarke Family Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
