Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
May Wirth
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
1. May Wirth Marker
Born in Australia May Wirth’s acrobatics on horse-back earned her center ring stardom with Barnum & Bailey. She was the first woman to somersault from one horse to another. From 1919 to 1929 she reigned as Ringling’s "Queen of Equestrian Artists".
Erected by Chop House Grill and the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Women.
Location. 27° 19.123′ N, 82° 34.608′ 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 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harold Alzana (here, next to this marker); Dr. J.Y. Henderson (here, next to this marker); The Nerveless Nocks (here, next to this marker); Alfredo Codona (here, next to this marker); Karl L. King (here, next to this marker); The Zacchinis
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Regarding May Wirth. 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 . . . The Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020
2. May Wirth Marker
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 101 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
