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

Parry Lodge

— Utah Film Trail —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. Parry Lodge Marker

Inscription. The Parry Lodge began as a roadside motel in 1931 run by the Parry brothers, who promoted tourism for the Kanals region. Their attention to detail and hospitality drew Hollywood film companies to the area, including golden age Hollywood royalty John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Shirley Temple, and Clint Eastwood. Over the past century, the hotel has welcomed hundreds of productions, including The Lone Ranger (1949 -1957) and The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), earning Kanab the title of "Little Hollywood".

And the story continues...

Erected by Utah America's Film Set.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 37° 2.896′ N, 112° 31.609′ 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, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: "Tony Curtis" (here, next to this marker); Frances Dee (here, next to this marker); Joel McCrea (a few steps from this marker); Dan Haggerty (a few steps from this marker); Whitney "Whit" Parry (a few steps from this marker); Chauncey "Chance" Parry (a few steps from this marker); Gronway "Gron" Parry (a few steps from this marker); Jody McCrea (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Also see . . .
1. Parry Lodge. Wikipedia

Parry Lodge is a historic motel-restaurant complex in Kanab, Utah, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

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

2. Welcome to the Utah Film Trail.

The Parry Lodge and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The Parry Lodge and Marker

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

The view of the Parry Lodge and sign from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

3. The view of the Parry Lodge and sign from the street

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 144 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.