Is Circus Square a Bad Name? No. Is There a Better One? Yes.
I posted a topic on the Daily News forum a while back that is still kind of kicking around.
In a nutshell, it deals with the unofficial name of the biggest development in downtown Bowling Green since forever.
The unofficial name is Circus Square.
It’s based on a vague reference on a map from 1877 that seems to be locked in a secret place available only to those who like the name.
That’s it. Back in 1877, some map maker labeled an area “Circus Lot.”
There is absolutely no evidence that supports the contention that a circus ever was held in that area. Not even once.
So do I believe Circus Square is a “bad” name? No.
Is it meaningless? Yes.
Is there a better name? Yes.
Will I ever be around to see it called anything but Circus Square? No.
As with a lot of discussions, when they see the light of day, positions tend to harden. Instead of being a catalyst for open and candid discussion, and perhaps coming up with a better name. Those who support the name Circus Square are firm in their position. I’ve been around long enough to know when heels are being dug in.