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

Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport Marker

Inscription.

Remarkable circus family headed by the renowned Ben, owner of the giant Dailey Bros. Railroad Circus and the largest herd of elephants in the country. Daughter, Norma, was billed at 10 as the world’s youngest elephant trainer. She devoted her life to the circus, mastering more than 20 acts followed by a career as a marketing director and as a contracting agent for major circuses.

Erected by Rita Adler and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

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

Location. 27° 19.115′ 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 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.

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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: Cliff Vargas (here, next to this marker); Franz Czeisler Tihany (here, next to this marker); Alberto Zoppe (here, next to this marker); Sylvia Zerbini (here, next to this marker); Italo Fornasari Family (here, next to this marker); Gee Gee Engesser (here, next to this marker); Jenny Wallenda (here, next to this marker); D.R. and Isla Miller (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport Marker

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 . . . Ben, Eva and Norma Davenport. The Circus Ring of Fame website entry (Submitted on April 4, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Wide angle view including the Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

3. Wide angle view including the Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.