Kanosh in Millard County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Kanosh

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 16, 2025

1. Kanosh Marker

Inscription. Kanosh dates back to 28 April 1867 when Brigham Young, with the approval of Chief Kanosh, advised the pioneers to move from Petersburg (Hatton), Utah to the area then known as the campground of the Pahvant Tribe of Indians. When this move took place (1867-1868) there were approximately 100 pioneers and 500 Native Americans living here. At that time the Chief and many of his tribe were baptized members of the Mormon church. Mortimer Wilson Warner, a local pioneer, is credited with having suggested that the town be named Kanosh in honor of the wise tribal chief.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1867.

Location. 38° 47.289′ N, 112° 26.261′ W. Marker is in Kanosh, Utah, in Millard County. It is at the intersection of South Highway 91 and South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Highway 91. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8610 S Highway 91, Kanosh UT 84637, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Central Utah Valleys and in the West Desert.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Kanosh (approx. one mile away); 1867 Chief Kanosh Memorial 1976 (approx. one mile away); Gilmer & Salisbury Overland Stage Company (approx.

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3.7 miles away); Taysom Cabin (approx. 6.7 miles away); Settlement of Meadow (approx. 6.9 miles away); Chief Walkara (approx. 7.4 miles away); Little Rock Schoolhouse (approx. 13.8 miles away); Edward Partridge, Jr. House (approx. 13.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanosh.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 16, 2025

2. Kanosh Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.