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

Karl L. King

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Karl L. King Marker

Inscription.

A circus musician and bandleader, he began a ten-year career as a Windjammer at 18, trouping with and conducting the bands of some of the finest circuses including Barnum & Bailey. A prolific composer of music for the circus, his works capture the thrill and excitement of the big top and are still used by the circus bands of today. On leaving the circus he conducted the Fort Dodge (Iowa) Municipal Band for 51 years.
Windjammers Unlimited

Erected by Windjammers Unlimited and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.121′ N, 82° 34.607′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the northeast 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

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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: The Zacchinis (here, next to this marker); Alfredo Codona (here, next to this marker); The Nerveless Nocks (here, next to this marker); Dr. J.Y. Henderson (here, next to this marker); Harold Alzana (here, next to this marker); Fay Alexander (here, next to this marker); May Wirth (here, next to this marker); D.R. and Isla Miller (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Karl L. King. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Karl L. King Marker

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 April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.