Under the Big Top: Jim Slaughter Captures the Circus in the 1960s and ’70s

April 18, 2025 Vintage Everyday 1960s, 1970s, Kentucky, life & culture, people 0

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Hoxie Brothers Circus played Somerset, Kentucky often in the 1960s and ’70. Despite the name implication, there were no “brothers” involved.

“Hoxie” Tucker – the circus owner – grew up in Somerset and enjoyed playing the smaller towns. His family had been in the grocery business here in the early 20th Century and his brother, Ed, was a popular teacher, coach and administrator in the Somerset schools.

Taken by Jim Slaughter, these vintage photos from PCPL_Photos showcase Hoxie Brothers Circus from the 1960s and ’70s.