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

Reverend Father George G. Hogan

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Reverend Father George G. Hogan Marker

Inscription. The Reverend Father George G. Hogan, known affectionately simply as “Father Jerry,” was ordained in 1974 and served in the Archdiocese of Boston. He was assigned to the Circus Ministry by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1990. For nearly thirty years he served as National Circus Priest, celebrating life’s most cherished moments - births, baptisms, first communions, confirmations, weddings and memorial services- with the greater circus community, being a friend to all and stranger to none, regardless of religious affiliations. His favorite project and lasting legacy is the showfolk’s winter quarters in Seffner, FL, a site he founded, offering affordable housing to retired show people. Father Jerry is the first minister of faith inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame.

Friends and Colleagues of Father Hogan

Erected 2023 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 27° 19.088′ N, 82° 34.652′ 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 south on St Armands Circle

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. 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 St Armands Cir, 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.

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: Jeanette Williams (here, next to this marker); Nik Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Peggy Williams (here, next to this marker); The Advance Professionals (here, next to this marker); George Carden (here, next to this marker); Galaxy Girl Tina Winn (a few steps from this marker); Willie Edelston (a few steps from this marker); Richter and Casselly Families (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sarasota.

Also see . . . Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Reverend Father George G. Hogan Marker (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Reverend Father George G. Hogan Marker (right)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.