John H. Robinson (circus owner)


John H. Robertson created the Robinson Circus that was based in Cincinnati and had winter quarters in Terrace Park, Ohio. It was became part by American Circus Corporation.
He built the Robinson's Opera-House in 1872.

Robinson Circus

John Robinson created the John Robinson Circus, whose winter quarters were in Terrace Park, Ohio.
The Cincinnati Museum has a collection of manuscripts related to the circus.
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.
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.

Robinson House

Robinson's house is still standing in Terrace Park.