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

Gary Cooper

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. Gary Cooper Marker

Inscription. Silent films were still all the rage, but in 1927 Paramount Studios brought Gary Cooper and his leading lady Thelma Todd to Kane County for one of the earliest talkies, titled "Nevada". Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and some of Kane County were utilized. Gary Cooper was already a star when "Nevada" was in production and two decades later with two Academy Awards for "Sergeant York" and "High Noon". Cooper was back on location in nearby St. George, Utah for the epic western "They Came to Cordura", co-starring Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin and Tab Hunter. Cooper always praised Utah's beauty. He often came on private hunting trips with Clark Gable and Robert Taylor.

Erected 2019 by Charles and Joan Hawkins 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 1927.

Location. 37° 2.895′ N, 112° 31.635′ 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 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "John McIntire" (here, next to this marker); “Claire Trevor and Robert Ryan" (here, next to this marker); Dale Evans (here, next to this marker); "Joanne Dru" (here, next to this marker); Charlton Heston (a few steps from this marker); Richard Boone (a few steps from this marker); "Darby Hinton" (a few steps from this marker); "Zane Grey" (1872-1939) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

The Gary Cooper Marker is the first marker on the left side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The Gary Cooper 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 111 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.