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

Emmett Kelly

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

1. Emmett Kelly Marker

Inscription.

Emmett Kelly, the most famous clown of his time, will always be remembered as the creator of “Weary Willie” a clown whose sad face and original antics delighted circus audiences here and abroad. Thanks to Kelly’s rare gift for pantomime, “Weary Willie” became so popular that he was featured for 14 years with “The Greatest Show On Earth”
Emmett Kelly Tent - Hagerstown, MD

Erected by Emmett Kelly Tent.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 27° 19.082′ N, 82° 34.618′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of St Armands Circle and South Boulevard of the Presidents, on the left when traveling east on St Armands Circle. Marker is located on the south 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.

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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 Cristiani Family (here, next to this marker); The Derrick Rosaire Family (here, next to this marker); William and Barbara Woodcock (here, next to this marker); Tito Gaona and Family (here, next to this marker); La Norma (here, next to this marker); Fred and Ella Bradna (here, next to this marker); Lillian Leitzel (here, next to this marker); Cucciolo (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Regarding Emmett Kelly. 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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 27, 2020

2. Emmett Kelly Marker

and the rich circus heritage of the Sarasota, Florida area.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.