John Robinson (circus owner)
American circus owner (1843–1921)
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John Franklin Robinson II (4 November 1843 Linden, Alabama – 30 April 1921 Miami, Florida) was a second generation owner and operator of the John Robinson Circus, based in Cincinnati and wintered in Terrace Park, Ohio.[1][2][3][4] The John Robinson Circus became part by American Circus Corporation.
Robinson Circus
John Robinson created the John Robinson Circus, whose winter quarters were in Terrace Park, Ohio.[4] The Cincinnati Museum has a collection of manuscripts related to the circus.[3][7] The circus became part by American Circus Corporation.
Famous elephants
"Chief", an elephant from John Robinson's circus, killed his trainer in Charlotte, North Carolina.[8]
Tillie the elephant was part of the circus.[9] She was known to walk the streets of Terrace Park, Ohio.[citation needed]
Winter Quarters in Terrace Park
The Circus had its winter quarters in Terrace Park, Ohio.[4]
Robinson House
Robinson's house is still standing in Terrace Park.[citation needed]