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

Jenny Wallenda

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Jenny Wallenda Marker

Inscription. She had a distinguished performing career aloft on the ground. Starred as the top mounter on both the Wallenda’s original seven-person pyramid on the highwire and on the Zoppe bareback riding act on which she appeared in the film, “The Greatest Show On Earth.” A constant advocate and tireless worker on behalf of causes and institutions that are important to the circus community. She organized Sarasota’s month-long Circus Centennial, helped launch the Circus Ring Of Fame and produced four editions of the Showfolks’ Circus.

Erected by The Heath and Armento Families/The Broadway Bar Bob Yerkes · Jenny’s Friends and Fans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Entertainment • Women.

Location. 27° 19.111′ N, 82° 34.602′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St. Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard (Florida Route 789), on the left when traveling north on St. Armands Circle. Marker is located on the east area of St. Armands Circle. Touch for map.

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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: George Scott (here, next to this marker); Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas (here, next to this marker); Italo Fornasari Family (here, next to this marker); Bello Nock (here, next to this marker); Gee Gee Engesser (here, next to this marker); Dieter Tasso (here, next to this marker); Pedro Reis (here, next to this marker); The Stephenson Family (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Jenny Wallenda. The Circus “Ring

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Jenny Wallenda Marker

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 . . . The Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.