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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kane County

 
Clickable Map of Kane County, Illinois and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Kane County, IL (52) Cook County, IL (863) DeKalb County, IL (20) DuPage County, IL (43) Kendall County, IL (5) McHenry County, IL (38)  KaneCounty(52) Kane County (52)  CookCounty(863) Cook County (863)  DeKalbCounty(20) DeKalb County (20)  DuPageCounty(43) DuPage County (43)  KendallCounty(5) Kendall County (5)  McHenryCounty(38) McHenry County (38)
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1 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 17 — 31 North BroadwayDowntown Heritage Tour — 17 —
This building was originally a residence. An early photograph identifies it as the home of E.D. Huntoon, an early settler who came from Maine in 1837. Remnants of that building were found in the form of rough-hewn timber walls (the axe marks are . . . Map (db m170199) HM
2 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 22 — Aurora Hotel • Leland HotelDowntown Heritage Tour
The Aurora Hotel was the City's first large hotel, and for many years, its tallest building. It was erected in 1917 on the site of a mill race and swimming hole. The Georgian style, fireproof building was designed by H. Ziegler Dietz and . . . Map (db m94232) HM
3 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — Aurora National Bank Building
Erected 1926 as the Aurora National Bank Building Architect: Frank B. GrayMap (db m94243) HM
4 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 3 — Aurora Public LibraryDowntown Heritage Tour — 3 —
The Aurora Public Library had modest beginnings. Two small groups, "The Young Men's Literary & Historical Society" and "The Young Men's Association" merged in 1859 to become "The Young Men's Literary Association of Aurora". "The Aurora Library . . . Map (db m170246) HM
5 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 7 — Aurora Silverplate Manufacturing Co.Downtown Heritage Tour
The nationally known Aurora Silverplate Manufacturing Company was a producer of fine silver-plated dishes, ornaments, and tableware. Founded in 1869. Directed by many of Aurora's pioneer businessmen including Joseph Stolp, this company was one of . . . Map (db m69822) HM
6 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — Aurora Vietnam Veteran Memorial
For those who fought and died We cry with loving pride For those who are not yet home We won't let you stand alone For those who are called survivor We pledge our honor For those who are named here We will forever hold dear Charles . . . Map (db m94259) WM
7 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 2 — BPO Elk's Club BuildingDowntown Heritage Tour
Easily one of the most unusual buildings in Aurora, this 1926 structure designed by the firm of Zimmerman, Saxe & Zimmerman is one of the few examples of Mayan Revival design. The architects altered their original, more traditional design when they . . . Map (db m69823) HM
8 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — Dedicated in Memory of Our FathersGrand Army of the Republic
Dedicated in memory of ”Our Fathers” Grand Army of the Republic, by the Illinois Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861 ☆ 1865 ”Let us have faith, that right makes might and in that . . . Map (db m170252) WM
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9 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 1 — Former U.S. Post OfficeDowntown Heritage Tour — 1 —
Aurora's east/west rivalry dates back to its beginnings. Arriving in 1834 from New York state, town founder Samuel McCarty constructed two mills on the east bank of the river, and the settlement of "McCarty Mills" grew up around them. The settlement . . . Map (db m170200) HM
10 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 16 — German-American Bank Building • American National BankDowntown Heritage Tour — 1923 —
Architect - George Grant Elmslie Prairie style with terra cotta ornamentation. —————————— Prior to the late 1860s, a grand three-story Italianate style building, the H. H. Evans . . . Map (db m148600) HM
11 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 9 — Grand Army of the Republic Memorial HallDowntown Heritage Tour — 9 —
The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was built in 1877-1878, and is one of Aurora's most widely recognized landmarks. The hall served as a meeting place for Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or "Union" veterans of the Civil War. After the . . . Map (db m170248) HM
12 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — Joseph and Samuel McCartyFounders of Aurora — 1834 —
Two brothers, ages 24 & 22, from New York State, built their log cabin, dam, and sawmill near this site.Map (db m94221) HM
13 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — Leland Hotel1928
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Designed by Anker Sveere Graven and Arthur Guy Mayger in 1928, it was the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. . . . Map (db m94241) HM
14 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 28 — Old Second National BankDowntown Heritage Tour — 28 —
This 1924 building is one of the significant Prairie style designs by George Grant Elmslie. It reflects some of the best features of the Prairie style, such as openings with terra cotta ornament, and the incorporation of sculpture into the design, . . . Map (db m170249) HM
15 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — 20 — Paramount TheatreDowntown Heritage Tour
Theatres designed in the early 20th century featured deep stages for vaudeville and other live entertainment. When silent movies became popular, vaudeville acts frequently preceded the movie, so the deep stages were still necessary. With the . . . Map (db m94216) HM
16 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — The City of LightsAurora, Illinois
Aurora was the first city along the Lincoln Highway with street lights and was among the first in the nation to have them also. Yet again, enhancements to the highway spawned new commerce for communities along the road. With street lights, stores . . . Map (db m170198) HM
17 Illinois, Kane County, Aurora — Wilder Park
Given to Aurora, in 1857. By Roswell Wilder, 1784-1860; Soldier in the War of 1812. Landlord of the Wilder Hotel, pioneer stage house; Builder of first school in West Aurora, 1839. Public Benefactor. . . . Map (db m94246) HM
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18 Illinois, Kane County, Batavia — Civil War Memorial
This monument erected in honor and in commemoration of the loyal patriotic men who enlisted from the Township of Batavia Illinois in the War for the Preservation of the Union 1861-1865. "On fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents are . . . Map (db m94260) WM
19 Illinois, Kane County, Dundee — Billy and Ma Sunday
Evangelist William "Billy" Sunday and his wife Helen "Ma" Sunday owned this farm, 1899-1913, and spent their summers here. Ma was born on the farm. Billy was born in Ames, Iowa, in 1862. He played outfield for Chicago and other National League . . . Map (db m55486) HM
20 Illinois, Kane County, East Dundee — Dundee Veterans Honor Roll
[Names not transcribed]Map (db m94542) WM
21 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — ElginFire Barn No. 3
Built for horse-drawn apparatus in 1896, in anticipation of city growth, Barn No. 3 was designed by Smith Hoag. It reflects the turn-of-the-century "Storefront Style" of fire barn architecture. Designated a local landmark in 1992.Map (db m55596) HM
22 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Elgin Milk Condensing Company
Gail Borden, pioneer in the food preservative industry, established a milk condensing plant on this site in 1865. His discovery incorporated a process by which water was evaporated from milk, and sugar added as a preservative. This process, patented . . . Map (db m63650) HM
23 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Elgin National Watch Company
From 1866 to 1966 this site was occupied by the Elgin National Watch Company. This was the first watch factory built west of the Alleghenies and grew to become the world's largest. During its lifetime over 60 million 'Elgin' watches were . . . Map (db m55455) HM
24 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Elgin National Watch Company Factory Bell
The Factory - 1867 Pocket watch production began in 1867. The factory, located on National Street at the south end of Grove Avenue, grew in stages until by 1920 it was the largest watchmaking complex in the world, ultimately producing more . . . Map (db m63436) HM
25 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Elgin Road Races
This marker is along the “south leg” of the Elgin road races. Beginning in 1910, many leading drivers and mechanics competed here in grueling tests of speed and endurance that contributed to the development of the modern automobile. . . . Map (db m55454) HM
26 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Elgin's Masonic Temple CornerstoneDedicated 1926
In 1926 a grand hall was erected as the new home for two local Masonic organizations -- the Elgin Lodge #117 and the Monitor Lodge #552. At the time, the new Masonic Temple was Elgin's largest indoor meeting space. In addition to lodge functions, it . . . Map (db m63331) HM
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27 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Illinois Watch Case Company(1890-1963)
For more than 70 years this site was occupied by the Illinois Watch Case Company. The firm was a leader in the domestic watch industry and by the 1920s had produced more than 30 million watch cases. A subsidiary produced jewelry goods, lockets, . . . Map (db m55458) HM
28 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Memorial Tribute to Elgin Academy's Patriotic Sons Who Served in the Great Civil War, 1861-1865
Among Elginites who served in the Civil War, there were 153 students, teachers, administrators and trustees from Elgin Academy. •Academy student Leverett Kelley was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroic action in combat at Missionary . . . Map (db m63437) HM WM
29 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — W.W. I Memorial Davidson Park
In honor of all from Elgin who served during the 1914 - World War - 1918.Map (db m117105) WM
30 Illinois, Kane County, Elgin — Washington Reformed Presbyterian Church
This tablet is made to preserve the memory of pioneers, God fearing people from Scotland and Ireland who organized this church in 1841, as a place to meet together and worship Andrew McCornack • Robert Shedden • William Fraser • George . . . Map (db m59171) HM
31 Illinois, Kane County, Galesburg — Colton Park
Dedicated in memory of Chauncey Colton, 1800 - 1885, who along with Silas Willard was instrumental in bringing the first railroad through Galesburg.Map (db m224330) HM
32 Illinois, Kane County, Galesburg — Mexican Railroad Workers
This is dedicated to the memory of the Mexican railroad workers who helped build the railroad during the 1900’s. The workers and their families lived in three railroad camp sites: The Davis St. camp, S. West and Sixth St., Santa Fe camp, W. . . . Map (db m224331) HM
33 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Kane County Government Center
These 32 acres and buildings were purchased by the Kane County Board and the Forest Preserve Commission in October 1972 A.D. from The Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.Map (db m94262) HM
34 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Kane County Veterans MemorialDedicated November 11, 2004
To honor all men and women from Kane County who served in the United States Armed Forces To detail and reflect on the sacrifices made by Veterans of this nation who defended freedom in the 20th century. To permanently inscribe the names of . . . Map (db m94309) WM
35 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Korean War(1950 - 1955)
Major Campaigns and Deaths Pusan Perimeter 8/50-9/50) 3,603 Chosin Reservoir (11/50-12/50) 1,641 Kunu-Ri (11/50-12/50) 1,194 Naktong Breakout (9/50) 834 Hoengsong (2/51) 773 Taejon (7/50) 638 Heartbreak Ridge . . . Map (db m94915) HM WM
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36 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Masonic Building
Fox River Chapter #14 Royal Arch Masons Chartered September 2, 1852 Geneva Lodge #139 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Chartered October 5, 1854Map (db m94268) HM
37 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Philip B. Elfstrom
Instrumental in bringing minor league baseball to Kane County, Philip B. Elfstrom has served as chairman of the Kane County board, President of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, President of the National Association of Counties, and was . . . Map (db m232225) HM
38 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Philip B. Elfstrom
Instrumental in bringing minor league baseball to Kane County, Philip B. Elfstrom has served as chairman of the Kane County board, President of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, President of the National Association of Counties, and was . . . Map (db m232227) HM
39 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Spanish-American / Philippines War(1898 - 1902)
Major Campaigns and Deaths San Juan Heights/El Caney, Cuba (6/98-7/98) 1,475 Cuba Campaign (6/98-8/98) 350 Battle of February 4th, Philippines (2/99) 60 Balangiga Massacre, Philippines (9/01) 48 Manila, Philippines . . . Map (db m94845) WM
40 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — The Lincoln HighwayAmenities Along The Highway — Geneva, Illinois —
Geneva played an important role in connecting the cities of the Fox River Valley to the Lincoln Highway. The city was eager to cater to the newly motoring public by offering well-lit, paved streets, a stop-and-go light, and a motorcycle policeman . . . Map (db m94267) HM
41 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — Vietnam(1964-1975 U.S. Involvement)
Major Campaigns and Deaths Tet Offensive 1/68-2/68) 2,500 Vietcong Offensive (2/69) 1,140 Operation Rolling Thunder (2/65-11/68) 818 Battle of Khe Sahn (1/68-4/68) 730 Battle of Dak To (11/67) 285 Operation . . . Map (db m94949) HM WM
42 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — World War I(1917-1918 U.S. Involvement)
Major Campaigns and Deaths Meuse-Argonne, France (9/18-11/18) 26,277 Aisne-Marne, France (7/18-8/18) 6,992 Somme, France (8/18-11/18) 3,221 Oise-Aisne, France (8/18-11/18) 1,919 St. Mihiel, France (9/18) 1,799 . . . Map (db m94883) HM WM
43 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva — World War II(1941-1946 U.S. Involvement)
Major Campaigns and Deaths Pacific Theater Leyte/Luzon/Southern Islands, Philippines (10/44-7/45) 20,569 Philippines (12/41-5/42) 15,386 Okinawa/Ryukyus, Japan (3/45-7/45) 12,183 Iwo Jima, Japan . . . Map (db m94903) HM WM
44 Illinois, Kane County, Geneva, Geneva Township — JFK Campaign Speech
In his campaign in the Fox Valley for the office of President of the United States John Fitzgerald Kennedy
later elected thirty-fifth President of the United States of America, spoke here to a crowd of citizens of this county on . . . Map (db m230966) HM
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45 Illinois, Kane County, Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove Township — First SettlerStephen G. Paull
Born 1812 in Bristol, Ontario Co. New York settled in Sugar Grove, Kane Co. Ill. 1838. Died April 26, 1875.Map (db m235297) HM
46 Illinois, Kane County, Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove Township — P. Y. Bliss House
The 1838 Greek Revival Peleg Young Bliss House is an example of post and beam construction, which utilizes large wooden timbers joined together with wooden pegs. While this construction technique was commonly used in homes, churches, barns and . . . Map (db m235370) HM
47 Illinois, Kane County, West Dundee — Civil War Memorial
In Memory of Our Departed HeroesMap (db m94554) WM
48 Illinois, Kane County, West Dundee — Duff House
This New England style farmhouse was built circa 1848, by Samuel Wilder to resemble his former New York State home. Robert and Lucy Duff purchased this property in 1868; however, historians claim they lived at this location during the Civil War . . . Map (db m94312) HM
49 Illinois, Kane County, West Dundee — Otto J. Maha1907 - 1999 — In Memory of —
This fountain is dedicated to Otto J. Maha and his contributions to fluid power technology. Otto received his education through night classes at the Lewis Institute of Technology, now known as the Illinois Institute of Technology. . . . Map (db m94524) HM
50 Illinois, Kane County, West Dundee — Pinkerton’s Early Home
Allan Pinkerton, famous detective, had his home and cooperage on this lot, 1844-1850. Here he sheltered and employed slaves escaping to freedom. After helping to capture some counterfeiters, he became deputy sheriff of Kane County in 1848. In 1850 . . . Map (db m55485) HM
51 Illinois, Kane County, West Dundee — W. [William] W. & Phebe Welch
First Pioneer Settlers in No. Kane Cty. May 10, 1834Map (db m94543) HM
52 Illinois, Kane County, West Dundee — West Dundee Riverwalk
The History In 1837, a young Scot settler drew a straw that gave him the privilege of naming his new home, and he chose to name it after his home town - Dundee, Scotland. Thr River There are over 200 islands in the Fox River between . . . Map (db m94540) HM
53 Utah, Kane County, Alton — Town of Alton
Jonathan Heaton, who became known as “The Father of Alton,” owned the land known as Oak Flats. He hired Lysander Porter to survey the land into nine ten-acre blocks, dividing each into four lots or thirty-six two-acre lots. Jonathan . . . Map (db m130620) HM
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54 Utah, Kane County, Glendale — 206 — Glendale
In 1864 John, Joseph and Robert Berry, their families and others settled in Berryville. The church called more families in 1865. The town was abandoned because of Indian depredations in 1886 when Robert, his wife, Isabell, and Joseph Berry were . . . Map (db m74644) HM
55 Utah, Kane County, Glendale — Glendale Orientation CenterGrand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
In the late 1800s, travelers who wanted to go to Kanab or Panguitch accompanied the mail carrier. In the early years, they traveled with him on horseback; in later years, they hitched a ride in his two-wheeled mailcart. "No one who . . . Map (db m40467) HM
56 Utah, Kane County, Glendale — MillstonesA Precious Commodity
These millstones were used to grind wheat and corn into flour. Glendale oral histories tell us that in 1870 these burrs, as they were called, were brought here from Toquerville, Utah, 100 miles away. Histories written about this area report that . . . Map (db m40475) HM
57 Utah, Kane County, Glendale — People of the LandSurviving on Scarce Resources
Prehistoric people survived in this semi-arid region by making the best of what the landscape offered. The Anasazi, or Ancestral Puebloans, found tillable soil and enough water to grow corn, squash, and beans. They lived in this area from . . . Map (db m130590) HM
58 Utah, Kane County, Glendale — The Berry Family
Four early Church pioneers, sons of Jesse Woods and Amelia Shanks Berry, were the founders of Berryville, now Glendale, Utah. Joseph S. and Robert M. and his wife Isabelle Hale Berry, were killed by Indians April 2, 1856. They are burried in . . . Map (db m74646) HM
59 Utah, Kane County, Glendale — 451 — United Order Woolen Mill
Built in the spring of 1882, the woolen factory was in operation until 1890. It was built under the direction of the United Order Board. Thomas Chamberlain, Bishop and President of the Board. The machinery was run by waterpower. Yarn, batting and . . . Map (db m74675) HM
60 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — A Tragedy
Six people perished by fire at Fort Kanab on the windy night of December 14, 1870. Lost to the flames were five children and a wife of Levi Stewart, Founder of Kanab. May the countenance of the Lord shine upon you and give you peace.Map (db m95007) HM
61 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Adrian BoothUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Filmed "Oh, Susannah" for Republic Studios in Kanab in 1950. Co-Stars were Rod Cameron and Chill Wills.Map (db m41390) HM
62 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Andrew PrineUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Veteran actor Andrew Prine has guest starred in almost every television series on the air and he starred in two shows of his own "Wide Country" and "The Road West". His feature film credits include "Chisum", "Bandolero" and "Advance to the Rear". . . . Map (db m41546) HM
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63 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Anthony QuinnUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Academy award winning actor, Anthony Quinn has a 50 year acting career that brought him here to Kanab for location shots. Anthony played "Yellow Hand" in 20th Century Fox's 1944 film "Buffalo Bill," starring Joel McCrea. In 1953 Tony was back for . . . Map (db m130698) HM
64 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Audie MurphyUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Before becoming a motion picture star Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier of World War II winning the Congressional Medal of Honor and 12 other citations. Audie liked Southern Utah and filmed “Six Black Horses”, “Bullet . . . Map (db m41209) HM
65 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ava Gardner & Howard KeelUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
In the hey days of filming in Kanab, most of Hollywood's top performers worked here. Two stars at the height of their popularity, Ava Gardner and Howard Keel co-starred together in MGMs 1953 film "Ride, Vaquero" along with Robert Taylor and Anthony . . . Map (db m130664) HM
66 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ben CooperUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Actor Ben Cooper is known world wide for his appearances in such films as “Johnny Guitar”, “The Last Command”, and “Arizona Raiders,” An expert horseman and fast draw artist, Ben also worked in Kanab on . . . Map (db m41212) HM
67 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Ben JohnsonUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Movie making around Kanab, Utah Wardrums 1957 Fort Bowie 1958 Gunsmoke 1960 How The West Was Won 1976Map (db m41217) HM
68 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Bob HoyUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
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 . . . Map (db m130950) HM
69 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Bowman-Chamberlain House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m94939) HM
70 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Brian KeithUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Brian was adept at comedy roles as evidenced in his hit T.V. series "Family Affair" but he could also play rugged frontiersmen and evil villains as in "Fort Dobbs" made for Warner Brothers Studios in 1958, and "Ten Who Dared", in 1960, about the . . . Map (db m130685) HM
71 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Bruce BoxleitnerUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Bruce starred in the hit television series “How The West Was Won” with James Arness and Eva Marie Saint, for the A.B.C. T.V. Network. Many of the show’s episodes were filmed on Kanab and Cedar Breaks locations.Map (db m41261) HM
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72 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Buck TaylorUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Portrayed “Newly O’Brien” for eight seasons on the legendary T.V. series “Gunsmoke,” Bucks recent credits include “Tombstone”, “Gettysburg”, “The Alamo”, and “Trail to Hope . . . Map (db m41288) HM
73 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Charlton HestonUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
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74 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Chauncey "Chance" ParryUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Chauncey Parry was one of the great early boosters for Southern Utah tourism. With his transportation company, he was often called upon to escort visiting Heads of State to Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon. He was even knighted by the King of . . . Map (db m41347) HM
75 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Clint EastwoodUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Academy award winning director and actor Clint Eastwood rose to prominence as the star of the “Rawhide” T.V. series on C.B.S. Television. Clint’s so called Spaghetti Westerns elevated him to major stardom and such films as “Hang . . . Map (db m41214) HM
76 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Clint WalkerUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Star of “Fort Dobbs” Filmed in Kanab by Warner Brothers Studios in 1958Map (db m130639) HM
77 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Coleen GrayUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Lovely Actress Coleen Gray rose to Hollywood prominence as leading lady to Victor Mature in "Kiss of Death", Rory Calhoun in "Sand" and as John Wayne's girl friend in the classic "Red River". Miss Gray spent part of her career in Kanab where she . . . Map (db m41394) HM
78 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dale EvansUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Filmed in Kanab "In Old Oklahoma" starring John Wayne, Martha Scott, Dale Evans 1943Map (db m41363) HM
79 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dale RobertsonUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
"Death Valley Day's" [sic] 1950's and 1960'sMap (db m41542) HM
80 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dan DuryeaUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Perennial bad man on countless westerns such as "Along Came Jones", "Six Black Horses" and "Night Passage". Dan Duryea was the consummate actor. So it was no surprise when Dan was cast as the hero in Universal Studios Production of "Black Bart" made . . . Map (db m130683) HM
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81 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dan HaggertyUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Starting out as a professional stuntman and animal trainer, Dan Haggerty, after numerous parts was cast as the lead in the feature film, "The Life and times of Grizzly Adams". The film was an enormous hit, then Dan went on to star in the well-loved . . . Map (db m130625) HM
82 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Daniel BooneUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
During the hey day of television westerns, many series were filmed here in Kanab. One of the most popular shows was "Daniel Boone" starring Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton, Veronica Cartright and Ed Ames as "Daniel's" loyal companion, . . . Map (db m130692) HM
83 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dean SmithUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
One of Hollywood’s most respected stuntmen, Dean Smith has had a 50 year career making top actors look good. Dean was a gold medalist winner in the 1952 Olympic Games and beginning with “The Alamo” he appeared in 10 films with superstar . . . Map (db m72494) HM
84 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dennis WeaverUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Emmy award winning actor, Dennis Weaver appeared for 9 years as "Chester" on "Gunsmoke" and starred in "McCloud" and "Kentucky Jones" T.V. series. Dennis made the action filled film "Duel at Diablo" here in Kanab in 1966 for United Artists . . . Map (db m41545) HM
85 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Denny MillerUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Rugged and handsome actor, Denny Miller’s many film and television credits include “Gunsmoke”, “Murder She Wrote”, “Bordertown”, “The Party” and “Young Maverick”. Denny came to Kanab as . . . Map (db m41219) HM
86 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dick JonesUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Beginning his career as a child actor and stuntman, Dick Jones would gain worldwide fame for his starring roles in two hit television series, "The Range Rider" and "Buffalo Bill Jr.". Dick first came to Kanab in 1936 to co-star with "Wild" Bill . . . Map (db m41310) HM
87 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Don CollierUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Actor Don Collier has appeared in many television shows and feature films in his long varied career. Titles including "Bonanza", "The War Wagon" and "The Undefeated" and gained world wide recognition for his three hit television series, "The . . . Map (db m130953) HM
88 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Don KnottsUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Comedian Don Knotts won 5 consecutive Emmy awards for his impeccable role as Deputy Barney Fife on the long running “Andy Griffith” T.V. series. When Don branched out into such feature films as “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken”, . . . Map (db m41295) HM
89 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Don ShanksUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
An all around talent in the film industry is Don Shanks, who is an accomplished director, actor, stuntman and stunt coordinator. Don's career often brought him on location to Kanab for work in T.V. series, television movies and feature films . . . Map (db m41541) HM
90 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Dub TaylorUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Veteran character actor, Dub Taylor had a 50 year career working in Kanab on "Gunsmoke" and "Death Valley Days" and adding his considerable talent to such huge films as "Major Dundee", "The Getaway", "High Chaparral" and “The Undefeated" with . . . Map (db m130656) HM
91 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Earl BellamyUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Director Filmaking In Kanab Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin • Daniel Boone The Lone Ranger • The Six Million Dollar Man Tales of Wells Fargo • Wagon TrainMap (db m41381) HM
92 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Edward FaulknerUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
A familiar face to legions of movie and television fans, Edward Faulkner has appeared in over 30 feature films and 250 television productions. Ed’s illustrious career often brought him to Kanab where he worked on “Gunsmoke”, “Have . . . Map (db m41291) HM
93 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Exploration and ColonizationThe Early Settlers
The Ancient Ones Evidence of the Anasazi's footsteps across the high plateaus of the area date back 2000 years. They were cliff dwellers who hunted deer and mountain sheep, and farmed the land. The Anasazi reached the peak of their culture . . . Map (db m41366) HM
94 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Fay HamblinUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Kanab Location Scout 1938 – 1976Map (db m41258) HM
95 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Forrest TuckerUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
Known worldwide for his hit T.V. series "F Troop", Forrest Tucker often shot many of his feature films in Kanab. "Tuck", as he was called, made "The Big Cat" here in 1949, "Oh! Susannah" in 1951, "Bugles In The Afternoon" in 1952, "Ride The Man . . . Map (db m130689) HM
96 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — 115 — Fort Kanab
On June 14, 1870 Levi Stewart, who had been called from Salt Lake County by President Brigham Young to head a group of pioneers in settling this area, brought a party with seven wagons from Pipe Springs, where they had camped temporarily, to Fort . . . Map (db m41252) HM
97 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — George "Gabby" HayesUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
One of Hollywood’s top character actors and one of the screen’s most beloved sidekicks was George “Gabby” Hayes. His career spanned more than 50 years starting in silent films as a heavy and continuing as a gruff but loveable pal to . . . Map (db m41216) HM
98 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Glenn FordUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Hollywood legend, Glenn Ford, appeared in over 100 feature films, many of them western including "3:10 to Yuma", "Jubal", "Redhead and The Cowboy" and "The Sheepman". One of his favorite locations was Kanab and Mr. Ford worked here on "The . . . Map (db m41278) HM
99 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Gregg PalmerUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Veteran actor Gregg Palmer worked on episodes of "Death Valley Days" and "Gunsmoke" and starred in "Revolt At Fort Laramie" for United Artists Productions in 1957. All filmed in the Kanab area.Map (db m41553) HM
100 Utah, Kane County, Kanab — Gregory PeckUtah's Little Hollywood — Kanab Utah “Walk of Fame” —
One of Hollywood's most respected actors was Gregory Peck. He won an Academy Award for his sterling performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in 1962. A few years later, in 1968, Mr. Peck was right here in Kanab on Columbia Pictures international . . . Map (db m130680) HM

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