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

Rod Cameron

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —

Rod Cameron Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016

1. Rod Cameron Marker

Inscription. Lean and Lanky, Rod Cameron spent a lot of time here on location in Kanab when western films ruled the box office. Rod starred in "Oh Susannah" in 1950 for Republic Studios. In 1952 he did "Ride The Man Down," also for Republic Studios. And, in 1954 Rod was back starring in "Southwest Passage" for United Artists. The last film was the true story of the Camel Corps in the U.S. Cavalry.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 37° 2.813′ N, 112° 31.576′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on South 100 East (U.S. 89) north of East 300 South, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands in front of the Hampton Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 South 100 East, 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: "Arlene Dahl" (here, next to this marker); "John Dehner" (here, next to this marker); Gregg Palmer (here, next to this marker); "Rory Calhoun" (a few steps from this marker); "Jay Silverheels" (a few steps from this marker); "Wild" Bill Elliott

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(a few steps from this marker); "Katy Jurado" (a few steps from this marker); "George Peppard" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

More about this marker. Marker is a laser-printed metal plaque, mounted horizontally on a waist-high metal post.

Also see . . . Rod Cameron. Rod Cameron (born Nathan Roderick Cox) (1910-1983) was a Canadian-born film and television actor whose career extended from the 1930s to the 1970s. He appeared in horror, war, action and science fiction movies, but is best remembered for his many westerns. (Submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Marker detail: Rod Cameron photo image. Click for more information.

2. Marker detail: Rod Cameron photo

International Movie Database website entry
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Rod Cameron Marker (<i>wide view; marker visible near service station entrance on left</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. Rod Cameron Marker (wide view; marker visible near service station entrance on left)

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 3, 2025

4. Rod Cameron Marker

In front of the Hampton Inn.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.