John H. Robinson
American circus owner
About John H. Robinson
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.
Robinson Circus John Robinson created the John Robinson Circus, whose winter quarters were in Terrace Park, Ohio.
Tillie the elephant was part of the circus. She was known to walk the streets of Terrace Park, Ohio.
Winter Quarters in Terrace Park The Circus had its winter quarters in Terrace Park, Ohio.
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American circus owner (1843–1921)
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