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

Gee Gee Engesser

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Gee Gee Engesser Marker

Inscription. Over seven decades she thrilled audiences with her remarkable riding skills, her outstanding animal presentations and her theatrical productions. First gaining fame at 18 on Cole Bros. Following World War II, she became one of a very few to ever ride the difficult 16-horse hitch. Later, as “The Blonde Bombshell,” she devoted 18 years to the presentation of her Alaskan Husky Dog Team on every major circus, fair and sports show. Climaxing her career, she spent 15 years in Canada, producing a theme park circus and founding and directing a highly successful theatrical show featuring live animals.

Erected 2008 by Bill, Sherry and Cory Powell and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.112′ N, 82° 34.604′ 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

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area of St. Armands 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: Sylvia Zerbini (here, next to this marker); Italo Fornasari Family (here, next to this marker); Alberto Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Cliff Vargas (here, next to this marker); Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport (here, next to this marker); Terry Cavaretta & The Flying Cavarettas (here, next to this marker); George Scott (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Gee Gee Engesser Marker

in Sarasota.

Regarding Gee Gee Engesser. 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 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 308 times since then and 31 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.