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

Count Nicholas

America’s Most Celebrated Ringmaster

— Circus Ring of Fame —

Count Nicholas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Count Nicholas Marker

Inscription.

“Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Children of All Ages! Welcome!”
This grand greeting was heard worldwide during Count’s
illustrious 50 years in show business. Born in Greece, he traveled
to America as a boy. In 1927, at age 16, he joined Ringling Bros.
Circus and by the late 50’s, became ringmaster. He continued his
career with Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers Circus and many other
shows. Count was known for his distinctive, booming voice,
traditional red coat, black top hat, and golden whistle. Everyone
loved the Count for his colorful personality, endless optimism,
smashing good looks and million-dollar smile.
Theresa M. Hill, Family & Friends

Erected 2016 by Theresa M. Hill, Family and Friends and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.106′ N, 82° 34.602′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and Fillmore Dive, on the left when traveling east on St Armands Circle. Marker

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is located on the east area of the 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.

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: Rudi and Sue Lenz (here, next to this marker); Tino Wallenda-Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Dime Wilson Family (here, next to this marker); Ward Hall (here, next to this marker); Manuel “Junior” Ruffin (here, next to this marker); John Pugh (here, next to this marker); Tony Steele (here, next to this marker); Pedro Reis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Count Nicholas. The

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Count Nicholas Marker

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. (Submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.