Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bob Hoy
Utah's Little Hollywood
| | Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Bob Hoy Marker
A veteran actor and stuntman, Bob Hoy was often in Kanab doubling for such actors as Robert Taylor, Lloyd Nolan and Tony Curtis, to name a few. In the 60's and 70's Bob co-starred in the hit television series "The High Chaparral", and the movie "The Dutchess and The Dirt Water Fox". Being a close friend of Clint Eastwood he was often cast in his films, including "The Enforcer", and the well respected western, "The Outlaw Josey Wales" filmed right here in Kanab in 1976 by Warner Brothers Studio. Bob is a member of the Stuntmen's Association and a recipient of a Golden Boot Award for his excellence in western films.
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 1976.
Location. 37° 2.882′ N, 112° 31.906′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is at the intersection of West Center Street (U.S. 89) and North 100 West, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: Robert Horton (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Collier (within shouting distance of this marker); Ted Markland (within shouting distance of this marker); James Drury (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Woodward (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward Faulkner (about 400 feet away); Coleen Gray (about 400 feet away); The Ward Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.
Also see . . . Robert Hoy. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 19, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
3. Hoy, Markland, and Collier Markers
Looking NE across the intersection of Center and Main Streets
4. Bob Hoy Marker (marker located beside sidewalk; adjacent to fence)
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 3, 2025
5. Bob Hoy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1. submitted on April 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 19, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 9, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on June 4, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
