Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jacob Hamblin
Born April 2, 1819 Died August 21, 1886
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Jacob Hamblin Marker
The great Mormon frontiersman and Indian missionary settled in Tooele Valley, Utah in 1850 and began peaceful negotiations with the Red Men. He was so successful that the officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints sent him to establish residence among the Indians at Santa Clara, Utah, in 1854.
A fort was erected on this site in 1865 into which he moved in 1869. He assisted Maj. J. W. Powell and party 1869-72. He was transferred in 1878 to Arizona, and later to New Mexico. He is buried at Alpine, Arizona. His friendship with the Indians saved many lives.
Erected Sept. 2, 1933
Erected 1933 by Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association and the Citizens of Kanab Stake. (Marker Number 21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1918.
Location. 37° 2.973′ N, 112° 32.117′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah,
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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: Fort Kanab (a few steps from this marker); A Tragedy (a few steps from this marker); Exploration and Colonization (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Brian Keith (within shouting distance of this marker); Fay Hamblin (within shouting distance of this marker); Peggie Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Penny Edwards (within shouting distance of this
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2. Jacob Hamblin
Regarding Jacob Hamblin. This marker appeared at the end of an episode of Death Valley Days, season 12 episode 8 - The Peacemaker, which originally aired October 29, 1963. At that time, the marker was displayed vertically. Jacob Hamblin's grandson appears at the end of the episode to say thank you for telling the story.
Also see . . .
1. A Brief History of Jacob Hamblin. Greater Zion website entry (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Jacob Hamblin. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
3. Jacob Hamblin Marker
Looking NE toward intersection of North 300 West and West 100 North
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016
4. Jacob Hamblin Marker
Jacob Hamblin marker is to the left of the bench.
Fort Kanab marker, to the right of the bench, is hidden by bushes.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,518 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 31, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
