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

Sidney Poitier

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —

Sidney Poitier Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 29, 2016

1. Sidney Poitier Marker

Inscription. One of the world's most admired and respected actors, Sidney Poitier, has graced the screen in such films as "A Patch of Blue", "In the Heat of the Night", and "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs". Sidney is an academy award winner, and only did a few westerns in his illustrious career. The best one, "Duel at Diablo", was shot right here in Kanab, in 1966 for United Artists. Ralph Nelson directed and Sidney's co-stars were James Garner, Dennis Weaver, Bibi Anderson, and Bill Travers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • 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 1966.

Location. 37° 2.619′ N, 112° 31.593′ 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 south. Marker is located in front of Glazier's Market. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 264 S 100 E, 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: "Drums Along the Mohawk" (a few steps from this marker); Jack Nicholson and Will Hutchins (a few steps from this marker); Linda Darnell (a few steps from this marker); Marty Robbins

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(within shouting distance of this marker); "Henry Silva" (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregory Peck (within shouting distance of this marker); Lisa Montell (within shouting distance of this marker); Dan Duryea (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ava Gardner & Howard Keel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Sidney Poitier. Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE, (born February 20, 1927), is a Bahamian-American actor, film director, author, and diplomat. In 1964, Poitier became the first Bahamian and first black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in Lilies of the Field. He continued to break ground by starring in successful films such as In the Heat of the Night in 1967, making him the top box-office star of that year. (Submitted on March 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

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2. Sidney Poitier

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Sidney Poitier Marker (<i>wide view; right/westmost of the three-marker set at this location</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. Sidney Poitier Marker (wide view; right/westmost of the three-marker set at this location)

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 3, 2025

4. Sidney Poitier Marker

Marker on right. In front of Glazier's Market.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 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.