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

George Carden

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. George Carden Marker

Inscription. Revered and respected by peers and performers alike, known as one of the foremost circus performers ever. George Carden has been in the circus business practically all his life, starting at age three. He has performed as an aerialist and animal trainer, appearing with his elephants in the RBBB center ring. He is probably best known for bringing his shows to numerous Shrine Circuses throughout North America, aiding these, and other philanthropic organizations in raising millions of dollars for their constituents. George values his relationships with these groups and has the reputation as one of the fairest and likable impresarios in the circus industry. He has always felt animals should be part of the circus and works tirelessly on behalf of those whose livelihood depends on their charges. He is beloved by the performers in his employ and never fails to produce spectacular circuses.
Brett Carden

Erected 2022 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 27° 19.085′ N, 82° 34.649′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection

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of Madison Drive and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Madison Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Madison Dr, 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: The Advance Professionals (here, next to this marker); Galaxy Girl Tina Winn (here, next to this marker); Willie Edelston (here, next to this marker); Nik Wallenda (here, next to this marker); Richter and Casselly Families (here, next to this marker); Peggy Williams (here, next to this marker); Reverend Father George G. Hogan (here, next to this marker); Los Quiros (here, next to 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 . . .
1. Carden Circus. (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Circus Ring of Fame. (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

George Carden Marker (center) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. George Carden Marker (center)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.