Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jeanette Williams
Circus Ring of Fame
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Jeanette Williams Marker
Jeanette represents the eighth generation of Germany’s Circus Williams family. She came to America when her mother Carola brought all their animals to RBBB to open their second unit in 1969. She worked an eighteen horse liberty act, and still favors performing and presenting horses.
Jeanette had her own circus from 1990-1993, created an ongoing international talent agency for circus artists in 1991, gaining her world wide recognition and respect. Was a judge at numerous circus festivals and a recipient of the Ringling Museum Celebrity Award. She is instrumental in preserving endangered species, including cheetahs at the Columbus Zoo and the first white tigers at a safari park in Germany. Her daughter Caroline Williams and grandson Dominick Williams Bauer represent ninth and tenth generations of her performing circus family.
Edith and Andre Sarrasani • Spindler Family Bavarian Circus • Cornell Tuffy Nicholas • Roy Cornwall - Ann Canestrelli Estate
Erected 2023 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 27° 19.088′ N, 82° 34.654′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reverend Father George G. Hogan (here, next to this marker); Peggy Williams (here, next to this marker); Nik Wallenda (here, next to this marker); The Advance Professionals (here, next to this marker); George Carden (a few steps from this marker); Dan Rice (a few steps from this marker); The Loyal-Repensky Troupe (a few steps from this marker); Galaxy Girl Tina Winn (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.
More about this marker. 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 . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Jeanette Williams Marker (center)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
