Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
L. Q. Jones
Utah's Little Hollywood
— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016
1. L. Q. Jones Marker
One of Hollywoods most popular character actors, L. Q. Jones is instantly recognized in such classics as "The Wild Bunch", "Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid", "Ride The High Country", "Gunsmoke", "Cheyenne", "Rawhide", "Wagon Train", and "Ten Who Dared" filmed in the Kanab area.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list.
Location. 37° 2.691′ N, 112° 31.592′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is on South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 200 South, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, on the west side of the street, just north of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 South 100 East, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peter Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Forrest Tucker (within shouting distance of this marker); Lisa Montell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia Mayo
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More about this marker. Marker is a laser-printed metal plaque, mounted horizontally on a waist-high metal post.
Also see . . .
1. L. Q. Jones. L. Q. Jones (born Justus Ellis McQueen Jr. on August 19, 1927) is an American actor and director, best known for his work in the films of Sam Peckinpah. (Submitted on March 6, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. L. Q. Jones (Internet Movie Database). Tall, sandy haired, mustachioed actor from Texas born Justus McQueen, who adopted the name of the character he portrayed in his first film, Battle Cry (1955). Jones, with his craggy, gaunt looks, first appeared in minor character roles in plenty of WWII films including The Young Lions (1958), The Naked and the Dead (1958), Hell Is for Heroes (1962) and Battle of the Coral Sea (1959). However, 1962 saw him
2. Marker detail: L. Q. Jones photo
3. L. Q. Jones Marker (wide view; marker located beside sidewalk, in front of boulder)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
