Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Jacob Hamblin

Born April 2, 1819 Died August 21, 1886

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010

1. Jacob Hamblin Marker

Inscription.
The great Mormon frontiersman and Indian missionary settled in Tooele Valley, Utah in 1850 and began peaceful negotiations with the Red Men. He was so successful that the officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints sent him to establish residence among the Indians at Santa Clara, Utah, in 1854.

A fort was erected on this site in 1865 into which he moved in 1869. He assisted Maj. J. W. Powell and party 1869-72. He was transferred in 1878 to Arizona, and later to New Mexico. He is buried at Alpine, Arizona. His friendship with the Indians saved many lives.

Erected Sept. 2, 1933

Erected 1933 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association and the Citizens of Kanab Stake. (Marker Number 21.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1918.

Location. 37° 2.973′ N, 112° 32.117′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is in Levi Stewart Memorial Park, on North 300 West (US Route 89) south of West 100 North. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Kanab (a few steps from this marker); Penny Edwards (a few steps from this marker); A Tragedy (a few steps from this marker); Exploration and Colonization (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Dale Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Fay Hamblin (within shouting distance of this marker); Brian Keith (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Regarding Jacob Hamblin. This marker appeared at the end of an episode of Death Valley Days, season 12 episode 8 - The Peacemaker, which originally aired October 29, 1963. At that time, the marker was displayed vertically. Jacob Hamblin's grandson appears at the end of the episode to say thank you for telling the story.

Also see . . .
1. A Brief History of Jacob Hamblin. Greater Zion website entry (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Jacob Hamblin. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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2. Jacob Hamblin

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010

3. Jacob Hamblin Marker

Looking NE toward intersection of North 300 West and West 100 North

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016

4. Jacob Hamblin Marker

Jacob Hamblin marker is to the left of the bench. Fort Kanab marker, to the right of the bench, is hidden by bushes.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,056 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on May 31, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.