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

Virgil Riggs

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —

Virgil Riggs Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016

1. Virgil Riggs Marker

Inscription. In the late 1940's Virgil was hired to cook at Parry Lodge. Parry's was the place to be during the movie making era. He served in the army from 1943 — 1945. He was hired back to Parry's to cater for the movie crews, on locations in the Kanab area. Around 1950 he opened Virgil's Cafe & Bakery. He continued catering for the movies for the next 20 years.

Virgil was known for his delicious doughnuts, chicken and dumplings, and big heart. Virgil's advice: "Don't give up - just keep trying."

Virgil was very instrumental in the "Little Hollywood Film" era.

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° 2.882′ N, 112° 31.737′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located along the sidewalk on the south side of the street, near a parking lot entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 West Center Street, Kanab

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UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel Boone (here, next to this marker); Tex Ritter (here, next to this marker); Eva Marie Saint (a few steps from this marker); Cameron Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); Ken Curtis (a few steps from this marker); The Rat Pack (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Academy Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kanab Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Academy Bell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Marker detail: Virgil Riggs photo image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: Virgil Riggs photo

Virgil Riggs Marker (<i>wide view; middle marker of the set of three markers at this location</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. Virgil Riggs Marker (wide view; middle marker of the set of three markers at this location)

The building seen here behind the marker, currently a t-shirt shop, was the site of Virgil's Cafe & Bakery back in the 1950's.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.