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

"Wild" Bill Elliott

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. "Wild" Bill Elliott Marker

Inscription. At one time in his career "Wild" Bill was in the top ten money making cowboy stars. His career was put into high gear when he was signed by Columbia Pictures to star in their 1939 serial "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" with filming done here in Kanab. Co-Staring members of the cast included Carole Wayne, Monte Blue, Dick Jones and Frankie Darro with Mack U. Wright directing the proceedings.

Erected by Kanab City and Kanab Utah’s "Walk of Fame".

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 37° 2.82′ N, 112° 31.577′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on 100 North (U.S. 89) north of E 100 S, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 100 N, Kanab 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,

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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: "Katy Jurado" (here, next to this marker); "George Peppard" (here, next to this marker); Gregg Palmer (here, next to this marker); "John Dehner" (a few steps from this marker); "Ann Blyth" (a few steps from this marker); Rod Cameron (a few steps from this marker); Glenn Strange (a few steps from this marker); "Arlene Dahl" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Also see . . . Wild Bill Elliott. Wikipedia

Wild Bill Elliott (born Gordon Nance, October 16, 1904 – November 26, 1965) was an American film actor. He specialized in playing the rugged heroes of B Westerns, particularly the Red Ryder series of films.

(Submitted on May 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The "Wild" Bill Elliott Marker is the left marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The "Wild" Bill Elliott Marker is the left marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.