Barnett Brothers Circus, 1929 ~ 1945 / Bennett Brothers Circus, 1929 ~ 1938
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N 34° 59.496 W 081° 14.526
17S E 477905 N 3872138
This site was the winter quarters of the Barnett Brothers Circus
Waymark Code: WMKDC8
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2014
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This marker is located in York, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and South Roosevelt Street, on the left when traveling south on East Jefferson Street.
The Marker was erected in 2012 by The Yorkville Historical Society.
The inscription is as follows:
Front:
This site was the winter quarters of the Barnett Brothers Circus, briefly known as the Wallace Brothers Circus, from 1929 through 1945. Founded by Ray W. Rogers (1889 ~ 1946), the circus was one of the first to travel by truck instead of by train. That freedom helped it succeed during the Depression and World War II. It began its tour each March or April with a performance in York, then returned in November.
Reverse:
A highlight of the York Christmas parade was Santa Claus riding an elephant. In 1929 five sons of C.P. and Olive Bennett, living nearby, started their own circus with encouragement from Ray Rogers, who loaned them his big top and a few animals. All six Bennett sons and two daughters participated, along with other local children. Their circus performed in York, Rock Hill, Clover, and Sharon through 1938.
Marker Name: Barnett Brothers Circus, 1929 ~ 1945 / Bennett Brothers Circus, 1929 ~ 1938
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Historic Site
Marker number: 46-51
County: York
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