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
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. Marker 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.
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
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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 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.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. Norma and Ben and Eva Davenport Marker
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 316 times since then and 60 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.
