Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Franz Unus

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Franz Unus Marker

Inscription.

Franz Unus, an equilibrist of unequaled skill. Originated and perfected the spectacular one-finger stand in which he balanced his body on his right index finger atop a large electric light bulb. He was a center ring star with Ringling for 13 years. In addition to the one-finger stand, Unus performed other feats of balancing no less remarkable.
Sarasota Convention & Visitor Bureau

Erected by Sarasota Convention and Visitor Bureau and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.084′ N, 82° 34.614′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is on St Armands Circle near South Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling east. 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,

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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: Con Colleano (here, next to this marker); Lillian Leitzel (here, next to this marker); La Norma (here, next to this marker); Wilson Storey (here, next to this marker); William and Barbara Woodcock (here, next to this marker); Fred and Ella Bradna (here, next to this marker); The Pedrolas (here, next to this marker); La Tosca (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Franz Unus. 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,

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Franz Unus Marker

Florida area.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.