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

"Death Valley Days"

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. "Death Valley Days" Marker

Inscription. This series ran for 17 years and was hosted by "The Old Ranger” (Actor Stanley Andrews.) Sadly he passed away mid way through production and respected actors such as Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and finally Dale Robertson filled in as host and occasional stars of numerous episodes. No company filmed more in Kanab than producer Robert Stabler's Madison Productions. Dozens and dozens of "Death Valley Days" were shot here in "Utah's Little Hollywood".

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° 2.896′ N, 112° 31.619′ 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. 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, 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: Ronald Reagan (here, next to this marker); Johnny Western (here, next to this marker); Neil Summers (here, next to this marker); Whitney "Whit" Parry

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(here, next to this marker); Chauncey "Chance" Parry (here, next to this marker); Gronway "Gron" Parry (here, next to this marker); Dan Haggerty (here, next to this marker); "Edgar Latimer Hinton III" (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Regarding "Death Valley Days". Episodes were based on true stories from the Death Valley region and across the Old West. Many episodes end with a view of a historical marker.

The "Death Valley Days" Marker is the first marker on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The "Death Valley Days" Marker is the first marker on the left

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.