Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Gronway "Gron" Parry
Utah's Little Hollywood
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Gronway "Gron" Parry Marker
"Gron" Parry was the eldest of the three Parry Brothers. In 1917, he and his brother "Chance" pioneered early tourism in Southern Utah, when they established a bus transportation company. They would pick up passengers at the train station in Cedar City and transport them to Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon. Making his home in Cedar City, he started several businesses there that helped to finance the brother's tourism and movie efforts. Gron was also instrumental in assisting movie companies by procuring the various livestock and wagons needed for filming in the Kanab area. Over the years, he amassed a great collection of horse drawn vehicles. Eventually, he became more involved in his businesses in Cedar City, and served a term as Mayor. He donated his extensive collection of horse drawn vehicles to the State of Utah and they can now be seen at the Iron Mission State Park in Cedar City. He passed away in 1969 at the age of 80.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame"
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Location. 37° 2.896′ N, 112° 31.615′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on Center Street (U.S. 89) near Local Road N100E, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in front of the Parry Lodge Motel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 East Center Street, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whitney "Whit" Parry (here, next to this marker); Chauncey "Chance" Parry (here, next to this marker); Dan Haggerty (here, next to this marker); Neil Summers (here, next to this marker); "Tony Curtis" (here, next to this marker); Ronald Reagan (here, next to this marker); "Death Valley Days"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
2. Parry Brothers Markers
Looking southeast along Center Street (US Route 89)
Also see . . .
1. Parry Lodge. (Submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Western Legends Roundup. (Submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
