Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Robert Taylor
Utah's Little Hollywood
| — | Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" | — |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Robert Taylor Marker
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One of the most handsome and popular leading men of Hollywood’s so called Golden Era, Robert Taylor often stated that westerns were his favorite type of film to make. Robert was one of Kanab’s most frequent visitors as he starred here in M.G.M.’s 1941 film “Billy the Kid” then “Westward the Women” again for M.G.M. in 1951. Two years later Robert was back with Ava Gardner and Anthony Quinn in M.G.M.’s 1952 classic, “Ride Vaquero”. In his later years Robert hosted and starred in episodes of the long running television series, “Death Valley Days” which shot dozens of their shows in Kanab. A favorite star with the locals, Mr. Taylor was always friendly and approachable.
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 1941.
Location. 37° 3.146′ N, 112° 32.094′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is on 300 West (U.S. 89) north of West 200 North, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 256 North 300 West,
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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 Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clint Eastwood (a few steps from this marker); George "Gabby" Hayes (within shouting distance of this marker); Roydon Clark (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); James Garner (within shouting distance of this marker); Adrian Booth (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenn Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Cooper (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.
Regarding Robert Taylor. Episodes of “Death Valley Days” were based on true stories from the Death Valley region and across the Old
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
2. Taylor, Castle, and Wellman Markers
Looking east toward Center and Main Streets
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - Robert Taylor marker in Nebraska.
Also see . . . Robert Taylor. (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 3, 2025
3. Robert Taylor Marker
4. Robert Taylor hosting “Death Valley Days”
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on June 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 5, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. 4. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
