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

Jody McCrea

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. Jody McCrea Marker

Inscription. Jody McCrea carved out his own successful career following in the footsteps of his superstar father Joel. His appearances in "The First Texan", "Young Guns of Texas", "Death Valley Days", and his co-starring role in "Wichita Town", a well respected television series he did with his dad, are all preserved for us to enjoy. In Jody's personal life he was a successful rancher, embracing the frontier lifestyle, often translating his love of the west to film when he was on location in Kanab for his film work.

Erected by 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.

Location. 37° 2.895′ N, 112° 31.602′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is at the intersection of East Center Street (U.S. 89) and N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street. The marker is located in front of the Parry Lodge along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 E Center St, Kanab UT 84741,

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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: John Smith (here, next to this marker); Robert Fuller (here, next to this marker); Joel McCrea (here, next to this marker); Frances Dee (here, next to this marker); Stuart Randall (here, next to this marker); Parry Lodge (a few steps from this marker); "Tony Curtis" (a few steps from this marker); Dan Haggerty (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Also see . . . Jody McCrea. Wikipedia

McCrea had small roles in his father's film, Wichita (1955). He was also in Lucy Gallant (1955). While still at UCLA he had the lead role in Johnny Moccasin (1956), a half hour film made for television
Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The Jody McCrea Marker Is the first marker on the left
by Laslo Benedek as a white boy raised by Indians after a massacre. McCrea followed this with a good supporting role in a feature starring his father, The First Texan (1956).

(Submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.