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

"Joanne Dru"

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. "Joanne Dru" Marker

Inscription. Joanne burst onto the scene with her role in "Red River" in 1948 with John Wayne. She so impressed Director John Ford, he quickly signed her for "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "Wagon Master". Riding high on these credits, Joanne was in demand and in 1954 she was starring in "South West Passage", here in Kanab. Her supporting cast included Rod Cameron, John Ireland and John Dehner.

Erected by Wyatt and Lisa McCrea and Kanab Utah’s "Walk of Fame".

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 37° 2.895′ N, 112° 31.631′ 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, this marker is in

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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: Charlton Heston (here, next to this marker); Richard Boone (here, next to this marker); “Claire Trevor and Robert Ryan" (here, next to this marker); Gary Cooper (here, next to this marker); "Darby Hinton" (here, next to this marker); "John McIntire" (a few steps from this marker); "Edgar Latimer Hinton III" (a few steps from this marker); Dale Evans (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

The "Joanne Dru" Marker is the first marker on the left side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The "Joanne Dru" Marker is the first marker on the left side

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 119 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.