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

Carla Wallenda

Circus Ring of Fame

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Carla Wallenda Marker

Inscription.
The only daughter of Helen and Karl Wallenda, she began performing at four years of age, and continued to eventually become the oldest performing daredevil in history. Carla thrilled audiences around the world throughout her 78-year career. She starred in many circuses including Ringling Bros & Barnum and Bailey, Clyde Beatty, Cole Bros, and others both with her family, the Great Wallendas, as well as with her husband of 40 years, Mike Morgan. Carla is renowned for her incredible talent on the high wire, the way pole, cloud swing, slide for life and many other aerial feats. A headliner for every kind of entertainment venue, and with many movie and tv credits, her legacy continues through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Given by the children, grandchildren, and their spouses of Carla Wallenda as well as the Arestov, Rodocker, Picard and Mancini families, and her many fans around the globe.

Erected 2019 by Circus Ring of Fame Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Women.

Location. 27° 19.078′ N, 82° 34.633′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. Marker is at the intersection

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of St Armands Circle and John Ringling Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on St Armands Circle. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ursula Boettcher and Alaska (here, next to this marker); The Fredonias (here, next to this marker); Charles Robert Sidlow (here, next to this marker); The Hernandez Family (here, next to this marker); “Rogana” – Dora Foster (here, next to this marker); The Flying Espanas (here, next to this marker); Cedric Walker (a few steps from this marker); Starless Night (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 . . .
1. Carla Wallenda, member of famed high-wire act, dies at 85. AP News website entry (Submitted on April 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Circus Ring of Fame. Website homepage (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Carla Wallenda image. Click for full size.

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2. Carla Wallenda

Carla Wallenda Marker (left center) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

3. Carla Wallenda Marker (left center)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on April 12, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.