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

"John McIntire"

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. "John McIntire" Marker

Inscription. Acclaimed character actor John McIntire often found himself on location in Kanab, starting in 1949 with the film "Red Canyon". A decade later John was back, co-starring with Robert Fuller on the popular T.V. western "Wagon Train", with many scenes shot at the "Fort Set". After "Wagon Train", John immediately teamed with James Drury on "The. Virginian".

Erected by Kanab City 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 1949.

Location. 37° 2.895′ N, 112° 31.637′ 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: 51 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,

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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: Gary Cooper (here, next to this marker); Dale Evans (here, next to this marker); “Claire Trevor and Robert Ryan" (here, next to this marker); "Joanne Dru" (a few steps from this marker); Charlton Heston (a few steps from this marker); Richard Boone (a few steps from this marker); "Zane Grey" (1872-1939) (a few steps from this marker); "Darby Hinton" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Also see . . . John McIntire. Wikipedia

John Herrick McIntire (June 27, 1907 – January 30, 1991) was an American character actor who appeared in 65 theatrical films and many television series. McIntire is well known for having replaced Ward Bond, upon Bond's sudden death in November 1960, as the star of NBC's Wagon Train. He played Christopher
Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The "John McIntire" Marker is the left marker on the left side
Hale, the leader of the wagon train (and successor to Bond's character, Seth Adams) from early 1961 to the series' end in 1965. He also replaced Charles Bickford, upon Bickford's death in 1967, as ranch owner Clay Grainger (brother of Bickford's character) on NBC's The Virginian for four seasons.

(Submitted on May 19, 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 100 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.