"Gron" Parry was the eldest of the three Parry Brothers. In 1917, he and his brother "Chance" pioneered early tourism in Southern Utah, when they established a bus transportation company. They would pick up passengers at the train station in Cedar . . . — — Map (db m41344) HM
From 1877 to 1927, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled this route to be united in eternal marriage in the St. George Utah Temple. Thus, the route was named the “Honeymoon Trail.”
Families came from . . . — — Map (db m95008) HM
Producer - Director
Yellow Tomahawk 1953
Fort Bowie 1957
Ghost Town 1956
War Drums 1956
Sergeants Three 1961
Fort Yuma 1955
Quincannon Frontier Scout 1955
Revolt At Fort Laramie 1957
The Girl In Black Stockings 1956
The . . . — — Map (db m41373) HM
On this corner stood the Grand Old House with its beautiful flower garden. It was built and planted by Israel and Charlotte Cox Heaton in 1913.
This couple are of elite pioneer heritage. In the Grand Old House they hosted many family gatherings . . . — — Map (db m130687) HM
"The man who robbed a thousand stagecoaches" was how actor Jack Elam was once described. Jack's familiar face appeared in hundreds of feature films and television series over his 50 year Hollywood career. He often came to Kanab for such films as . . . — — Map (db m130623) HM
Long before Jack Nicholson was one of our most honored actors with 3 academy awards to his credit, he was here in Kanab in 1965 making two cult Westerns, "The Shooting" that starred Will Hutchins (seen here with Jack) who was world renowned in his . . . — — Map (db m130651) HM
Movie Historian • Stunt Woman
Movie Double
Movies:
The Yellow Tomahawk • War Drums • Buffalo Bill • Westward The Women • Drums Along The Mohawk • Fort Yuma • Sargents Three [sic] • Red Canyon • The Outriders • Pony Express • Fort Bowie • . . . — — Map (db m41543) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m41254) HM
Mr. Drury starred as "The Virginian" in the long running hit T.V. series. "Ten Who Dared", which also starred James was filmed along the nearby Colorado River. His many appearances include "Gunsmoke", "Have Gun-Will Travel", "The Last Wagon", . . . — — Map (db m41382) HM
Reaching international fame as the star of the hit T.V. series "Maverick", James Garner is still entertaining us six decades later. His list of classic film titles are too numerous to list but they include "Cash McCall", "The Great Escape", . . . — — Map (db m41273) HM
Actor and comedian, James Hampton was raised and educated in Dallas, Texas. In a career that spans 50 years, James credits are extremely impressive with roles in "Sling Blade", "Macintosh and T.J.", "Cimarron Strip", "The Longest Yard" and . . . — — Map (db m41283) HM
One of the most frequent visitors to Kanab during it’s [sic] filming heyday was actor Jim Davis. Jim first worked in Kanab in 1949 on “The Big Cat” and subsequently appeared here in 1951 on “Oh Susannah” followed by . . . — — Map (db m41246) HM
Actor Joel McCrea made more films in Kanab than any other major star. “Union Pacific” in 1939, “Buffalo Bill” in 1944, “Ramrod” in 1947, “The Outsiders” in 1950 and “Trooper Hook” in 1957. . . . — — Map (db m130813) HM
This photo of John Wayne (left) and Director John Ford was taken in 1950 when they were filming “Rio Grande”, near Moab, Utah. Ten years earlier Ford and his co-stars Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert made “Drums Along The . . . — — Map (db m72537) HM
Tall and handsome John Smith, set many a feminine heart a flutter with his starring role in, the long running N.B.C. television series "Laramie". Some episodes were filmed here in Kanab. No stranger to location work here in "Little Hollywood", John . . . — — Map (db m130934) HM
Starred in "In Old Oklahoma"
for Republic Studios in Kanab in 1943.
Co-Stars were Martha Scott
George "Gabby" Hayes, and Dale Evans. — — Map (db m72496) HM
Singer and actor Johnny Western has appeared in thirty-seven features, including "Boots and Saddles", "The Dalton Girls", "Fort Bowie", and "Have Gun-Will Travel" (for which he wrote the theme song) all filmed in Kanab. Johnny was recently inducted . . . — — Map (db m41342) HM
Kanab gets its name from a anglicized form of the Piute word “willows”, which grew abundantly along the creek banks.
The Kanab Fort was begun in 1864 under the direction of Jacob Hamblin as a protection from Indians and as a base to . . . — — Map (db m94938) HM
The Kanab Library was built between 1939 and 1940 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. The library is one of 226 buildings constructed in Utah under the WPA and is important in documenting the impact of New Deal programs in the . . . — — Map (db m94940) HM
In the spring of 1870 Brigham Young, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and former Governor of the Territory of Utah, passed through the area on a tour of southern Utah settlements. Upon his return to Salt Lake City, . . . — — Map (db m94945) HM
Long before Ken Curtis (standing center), reached belated stardom as "Festus", in the T.V. series "Gunsmoke", he had a very productive career.
Ken, had a beautiful voice, and was a member of the classic "Son's of the Pioneers", singing group. He . . . — — Map (db m130699) HM
One of Hollywoods most popular character actors, L. Q. Jones is instantly recognized in such classics as "The Wild Bunch", "Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid", "Ride The High Country", "Gunsmoke", "Cheyenne", "Rawhide", "Wagon Train", and "Ten Who . . . — — Map (db m130645) HM
One of Hollywood's true beauties, Linda Darnell, was a top star throughout the 1940's and 1950's. Linda was in such classics as "The Mark of Zorro", "Hangover Square", and "Two Flags West". Linda also found herself right here in Kanab, Utah in 1944, . . . — — Map (db m130694) HM
Beautiful actress Lisa Montell became known as the "Starlet of Many Faces", playing many different ethnic roles. Lisa starred in "Tomahawk Trail", in 1957 in Kanab and also appeared in many other westerns such as "The Deputy", "Maverick", . . . — — Map (db m130688) HM
Grammy Award winning singer Marty Robbins wanted also to be a movie cowboy. He made several competent westerns including "Buffalo Gun," "The Badge of Marshal Brennan," "Guns of a Stranger" and "Raiders of Old California" shot right here in Kanab. . . . — — Map (db m130647) HM
Affectionately called "The Queen of Technicolor", lovely actress Maureen O'Hara appeared in such films as "The Quiet Man", "Rio Grande" and "McLintock" and co-starred with Joel McCrea in one of her most important films "Buffalo Bill" filmed in . . . — — Map (db m41316) HM
Morgan often worked in Kanab on such films and T.V. shows as “Gunsmoke” (he has the record for most guest appearances). Also, “How The West Was Won”, “One Little Indian”, and “Daniel Boone.” Notable . . . — — Map (db m41294) HM
Kanab Films:
Greatest Story Ever Told “1964"
Ride The Whirlwind “1965”
Duel At Diablo “1966”
The Plainsman “1966”
Rough Night In Jericho “1967”
The Long Ride Home . . . — — Map (db m41215) HM
Any of us that grew up in the Golden Age of television know Paul Petersen in his role of "Jeff" on the top rated, and long running "Donna Reed Show." In his feature film career Paul was here in Kanab, co-starring with Glenn Ford and George Hamilton . . . — — Map (db m130695) HM
Lovely and popular actress, Peggie Castle worked opposite most of the stalwart western leading men, including Rod Cameron, John Ireland, Randolph Scott and Jock Mahoney. She often found herself on location in Kanab co-starring with Rory Calhoun in . . . — — Map (db m130946) HM
Penny Edwards was a frequent visitor to Kanab. She appeared in many “Death Valley Days” episodes and starred in “Ride A Violent Mile” and “The Dalton Girls” both filmed in Kanab for United Artists. In early . . . — — Map (db m41249) HM
Handsome actor, Peter Brown, star of the "Lawman" and "Laredo" television series has always been an ardent supporter of Kanab City's activities and Peter has been a popular guest star at many of the "Western Legends" film festivals. His many roles . . . — — Map (db m41286) HM
Peter has worked in nearly two dozen film projects, including "The Rounders", "Advance to the Rear", "Day of the Evil Gun", "Proud and the Damned", "Barnaby Jones", "Cade's County", and in Kanab in 1967 filmed "The Long Ride Home", with father Glenn . . . — — Map (db m130690) HM
From 1870 to 1876 Major Wesley Powell and assistant Almon H. Thompson of the U.S. Colorado River Explorations, established headquarters at Kanab. On this spot they erected a stone foundation and raised a tent which housed a telescope, by which means . . . — — Map (db m94948) HM
The Virginia gentleman, Randolph Scott had a 50 year career in motion pictures. He starred in comedies, war films, mysteries and his most popular genre, westerns. Mr. Scott made two of his best westerns here in Kanab when he starred in . . . — — Map (db m41221) HM
Warner Brothers Studios liked Kanab's spectacular scenery and in 1952 they brought "Bugles in the Afternoon," cast and crew here. The top stars were Academy Award winner, Ray Milland and his leading lady, Helena Carter. They were ably supported by . . . — — Map (db m130627) HM
Richard Boone had been around Hollywood for years before achieving international stardom as “Paladin”, the fast gun for hire in the hit C.B.S. Television Series, “Have Gun Will Travel”. The show lasted 6 years, always in the . . . — — Map (db m41290) HM
Broadway, film and television star Robert Horton starred in the highly popular “Wagon Train” television series for N.B.C. Network. Numerous episodes were filmed around Kanab in the 1960’s and 1970’s. — — Map (db m41289) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m41403) HM
Lean and Lanky, Rod Cameron spent a lot of time here on location in Kanab when western films ruled the box office. Rod starred in "Oh Susannah" in 1950 for Republic Studios. In 1952 he did "Ride The Man Down," also for Republic Studios. And, in 1954 . . . — — Map (db m130666) HM
Fortieth President of The United States
Destination: Kanab, Utah "Utah's Little Hollywood"
Television Series "Death Valley Days" Host 1960's — — Map (db m130626) HM
Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator and Actor, Roydon Clark has had a career that has spanned five decades. Roydon has been an associate and friend of Actor James Garner since the original "Maverick" T.V. series and was in charge of all the action on Jim's . . . — — Map (db m41274) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m130700) HM
Veteran actor, Ted Markland has graced every genre of film from biker movies to westerns. His roles in "Bat Masterson", "Ulzana's Raid" and his part as "Reno" in the hit television series "The High Chaparral" have brought Ted much deserved . . . — — Map (db m41539) HM
Singing cowboy star Tex Ritter and his horse, "White Flash", thundered across the screen in dozens of westerns, for Monogram Studios, in the 1930's and 1940's. In polls in that time, Tex was voted one of the top ten money making cowboys at the box . . . — — Map (db m130629) HM
Soon after pioneers founded the town of Kanab, they established school for both young and old. At first, school was held in the Kanab fort, but it soon became inadequate to meet the needs of the growing community. Then, a two-story brick school . . . — — Map (db m94947) HM
For the people of Kanab, this bell represents schools and the importance of learning. From its founding in 1870, Kanab citizens have been encouraged to obtain as much education as possible and to use it for the benefit of all. For the first two . . . — — Map (db m41304) HM
For the people of Kanab, this bell represents schools and the importance of learning. From its founding in 1870, Kanab citizens have been encouraged to obtain as much education as possible and to use it for the benefit of all. For the first two . . . — — Map (db m94986) HM
Although religious meetings were held in Kanab from its settlement in 1870, the town lacked a building with the dignity and atmosphere of a chapel. The people met in the Kanab Fort, various homes, in a bowery, and in the Ward Hall for their church . . . — — Map (db m94943) HM
Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels exemplified what heroes were supposed to be. They started their roles as "The Lone Ranger" and "Tonto" on the T.V. series in 1949 and would continue until 1957. Two feature films were also produced during the long . . . — — Map (db m41313) HM
Alan Ladd, Olivia DeHavilland and David Ladd all came to Southern Utah in 1958, for scenes on Cedar Mountain and Johnson Canyon, in director Michael Curtiz' production of "The Proud Rebel". The film co-starred Dean Jagger and John Carradine, it was . . . — — Map (db m130686) HM
The fun loving stars of the so called "Rat Pack", including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr., and Joey Bishop, cavorted through such films as "Ocean's 11", "Robin and the 7 Hoods", and their showcase film the comedy . . . — — Map (db m130628) HM
The Ward Hall stood on the southwest corner of the Public Square. It was constructed in 1891 as a town hall to accommodate religious services, community meetings, school classes, recreation and amusement. The floor of the hall was elevated and . . . — — Map (db m94941) HM
In the late 1940's Virgil was hired to cook at Parry Lodge. Parry's was the place to be during the movie making era. He served in the army from 1943 — 1945. He was hired back to Parry's to cater for the movie crews, on locations in the Kanab . . . — — Map (db m130691) HM
Although Virginia Mayo stated that she did not like making the Western films her studios assigned her, she nevertheless made some great ones: Including, "Colorado Territory", "Great Day in the Morning", "The Tall Stranger" and one of her best was . . . — — Map (db m130644) HM
Along with brothers, Gronway and Chauncey, founded Parry Lodge in 1931. Whit's skill in working with movie companies and his excellent hospitality kept film makers coming back to Kanab for nearly 40 years. He operated Parry Lodge until shortly . . . — — Map (db m41346) HM
Director William A. Wellman, known to Hollywood as “Wild Bill”, was a man who sprinted through life. A director for over thirty-five years, Wellman’s versatility was hard to match. “Wild Bill” was part of the Golden Age of . . . — — Map (db m130933) HM
In memory of Isaac Behunin,
Mormon Pioneer, Early Utah Settler and
Credited with the naming of Zion Canyon
Early Mormon Pioneer
Isaac Behunin was born October 20, 1803 in Richland, New York to Albert and Nancy Lord Bohanan (Bohannon). . . . — — Map (db m40465) HM
Settlement of Long Valley and Mt. Carmel
The first written account of the exploration of Long Valley was given by John D. Lee in 1852. Coming from Parowan, the explorers were under the direction of Bishop John R. Smith. James Lewis kept the . . . — — Map (db m40584) HM
Segments of the old Indian trails between St. George and Long Valley were used by Mormon pioneers to settle Long Valley in 1864 and for its resettlement in 1871 following Indian conflicts. The trail divided just east of present-day Colorado City, . . . — — Map (db m74733) HM
In 1886-1887 after the United Order terminated, a public building was erected of native limestone and lumber from the canyon sawmill. It was used for school and church purposes. In 1938 a new schoolhouse was built and the Old Rock Building given to . . . — — Map (db m74642) HM
On December 17, 1901, the first church in Orderville was dedicated by Apostle A. O. Woodruff of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This bell hung in the tower and was used each Sunday to call people to church. It was also used to warn . . . — — Map (db m74643) HM
On March 20, 1874, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized a modern Order of Enoch, called the United Order, Israel Hoyt, first president. A community dining hall with bakery was constructed, also a garden house for seeds and . . . — — Map (db m74640) HM
In 1865 Peter Shirts made the first settlement in this area. Other pioneers followed but were forced to vacate because of Indian raids. The town was resettled upstream in 1870; church and school buildings were erected under the direction of William . . . — — Map (db m40379) HM
What you can do here
Down this rough road, you'll find breathtaking scenery, a re-built movie set, picnic area and toilet. This is a great place to stretch your legs, reenact your favorite Westerns and capture the incredible rock formations . . . — — Map (db m40407) HM
Old Spanish Trail
Where you are standing, Antonio Armijo and 60 men once ventured from New Mexico to California hoping to find a new trade route in 1829. Following established Native American trails, the explorers traveled through dry, . . . — — Map (db m95009) HM
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