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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Not known for her western roles, Ann Blyth was eventually cast by Universal Studios in "Red Canyon" with husband Howard Duff and George Brent as her leading men. George Sherman, an old pro at directing westerns was in charge and "Red Canyon" is a . . . — — Map (db m272733) HM
The producers at M-G-M Studios did a lot of filming in Kanab, and new leading ladies were sent to work in the westerns. This time it was Arlene Dahl teamed with Joel McCrea, Barry Sullivan, Ramon Novarro, Claud Jarman Jr. and James Whitmore in "The . . . — — Map (db m272762) HM
Bob and Bonnie Riding are local legends who have been a part of Kanab's Western Legends Heritage Festival for over 20 years. Bob even served as a bugle boy in a western filmed in Kanab when he was just a teen. Since the inception of their . . . — — Map (db m272824) HM
For six exciting seasons Darby Hinton co-starred in the “Daniel Boone" Television series for NBC Programming. Fess Parker, Patricia Blair and Ed Ames rounded out the cast, and Darby and the rest of the crew were on location here in Kanab for . . . — — Map (db m272789) HM
This series ran for 17 years and was hosted by "The Old Ranger” (Actor Stanley Andrews.) Sadly he passed away mid way through production and respected actors such as Ronald Reagan, Robert Taylor, and finally Dale Robertson filled in as host and . . . — — Map (db m272787) HM
In 1939, 20th Century Fox Studios built a complete revolutionary war era fort at Duck Creek, just
north of Kanab on Cedar Mountain. Oscar winning actors Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert starred as early pioneers for noted director John Ford. Ward . . . — — Map (db m274628) HM
Edgar Latimer Hinton III was destined for the ministry until the actor Randolph Scott saw young Ed working at his parents resort on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina. Randolph encouraged Ed to move to Hollywood and Ed did. Doing mostly theatre . . . — — Map (db m272788) HM
In his 40 year career George Peppard was not known for his westerns even tho he saddled up for some good ones including "How The West Was Won", "Cannon for Cordoba", and in 1969 was right here in Kanab starring with Dean Martin, Jean Simmons, and . . . — — Map (db m272758) HM
An actor who rose to prominence in the 50's and 60's was vile Henry Silva. With his icy stare
and menacing features it increased his popularity and fan base. In 1968 Henry was in Kanab all
summer long with work on "Daniel Boone", "The Plainsman", . . . — — Map (db m274623) HM
On May 12, 1912 an Indian child was born on the Six Nations Reservation at Branford Ontario, Canada. His birth name was Harold J. Smith, but once he started working in the motion picture industry he started to gain notice (such as "Geronimo") in . . . — — Map (db m272772) HM
Joanne burst onto the scene with her role in "Red River" in 1948 with John Wayne.
She so impressed Director John Ford, he quickly signed her for "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" and "Wagon Master".
Riding high on these credits, Joanne was in demand . . . — — Map (db m272791) HM
With more than 100 credits, John Dehner shines as one of Hollywood's character actors. John started out in radio's hey day in the 1940's, and was even tested for many now famous roles that went into television which was losing its rating power. John . . . — — Map (db m272761) HM
Acclaimed character actor John McIntire often found himself on location in Kanab, starting in 1949 with the film "Red Canyon". A decade later John was back, co-starring with Robert Fuller on the popular T.V. western "Wagon Train", with many scenes . . . — — Map (db m272814) HM
Before she ever got to Hollywood actress Katy Jurado had already won the equivalent of the Academy Award in her native Mexico. Katy was nominated for the Oscar for her role in "High Noon" with Gary Cooper. With continuous filming in Kanab's hey day . . . — — Map (db m272734) HM
Lon Chaney Jr. as his father, Lon, reached Film Immortelle with his appearances in such Horror Classics as "The Wolf Man", and even chasing Comedians, "Abbott and Costello", all around zombie island in his "Wolfman", regalia. Thru out the late 30's . . . — — Map (db m272773) HM
Egypt's top actor, Omar Sharif, known world wide for his roles in "Doctor Zhivago", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Hildalgo" spent the summer of 1968, right here in Kanab. He was co-starring with Gregory Peck, Telly Savalas and Camilla Sparv all of whom . . . — — Map (db m272819) HM
Rory Calhoun met actor Alan Ladd, who was riding horses in the Hollywood Hills, and Ladd who was impressed with Rory's physique got an intro to Ladds wife, Sue Carol. Carol happened to be an agent and soon he was in front of cameras being tested at . . . — — Map (db m272763) HM
International superstar, Tony Curtis, began his illustrious career right here in Kanab. It was 1949 and Tony Curtis was co-starring with Audie Murphy, Wanda Hendrix and Burl Ives in "Sierra" for Universal Studios. It was not long before Tony was . . . — — Map (db m272786) HM
At one time in his career "Wild" Bill was in the top ten money making cowboy stars. His career was put into high gear when he was signed by Columbia Pictures to star in their 1939 serial "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" with filming done . . . — — Map (db m272735) HM
Zane Grey is credited with introducing the world to the Old West through more than eighty
western romance novels, adventure books for teenagers, travelogues and short stories. He visited
Kanab in 1908 while on a cougar hunting trip to the Grand . . . — — Map (db m274591) HM
Academy award winning Actress Clair Trevor was cast as Robert Ryan's leading lady in R.K.O. Pictures "Best of The Bad Men" filmed right here in Kanab, Utah.
Housing for most of the crew and cast members, including Walter Brennan, Jack Buetel and . . . — — Map (db m272811) HM
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
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
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 m274657) HM
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 For a Badman” and . . . — — Map (db m274653) HM
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 m274665) HM
Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director, Stunt Actor Marlboro Man & Professional Rodeo Cowboy
All of these titles and more describe Ben Bates. Ben was the stunt double for James Arness for 25 years. He appeared in many TV series and . . . — — Map (db m272823) HM
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
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 m274642) HM
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 m274658) HM
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
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 Rose.” Buck is a well respected artist who paints western scenes reflecting . . . — — Map (db m274661) HM
Presented at Western Legends Round-Up August 28, 2015
Veteran actor, Cameron Mitchell, had held his own with such Hollywood heavyweights as Gary Cooper, Susan Hayward, Randolph Scott, Clark Gable, and Jane Russell. "Cam", also co-starred with . . . — — Map (db m274636) HM
This house was built in 1919 by Israel and Ella
Woolley Chamberlain. The land was originally
owned by Brigham Young Sr. in 1893.
The present owners are
Howard and Elizabeth Curtis. — — Map (db m300550) HM
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
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 Em High”, “Dirty . . . — — Map (db m274656) HM
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
When Dale was assigned to be Roy Rogers co-star at Republic Studios, she was billed as the "Queen of the West". Roy and Dale fell in love during production and married in 1947, a union that lasted for 50 years. She also branched out into other films . . . — — Map (db m272821) HM
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
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 m274596) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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 m274639) HM
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
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
Dr. George Russell Aiken was one of Kanab's most beloved citizens. Born in Ohio on April 7,
1896, he graduated from Ohio State University Medical School in 1921, the same year he married Juanita (Nita) Hauer. After practicing medicine in Dayton . . . — — Map (db m274663) HM
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 John . . . — — Map (db m274662) HM
Director
Filmaking In Kanab
Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin • Daniel Boone
The Lone Ranger • The Six Million Dollar Man
Tales of Wells Fargo • Wagon Train — — Map (db m41381) HM
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
Presented at Western Legends Round-Up August 28, 2015
Actress, Eva Marie Saint, won an Academy Award for her very first film, "On The
Waterfront", with Marlon Brando. Eva didn't do many westerns in her long career. She did agree to co-star . . . — — Map (db m274635) HM
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
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
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
Frances Dee was not only a star in her own right, but was proudly the wife of cowboy great Joel McCrea. Her credits are impressive, to say the least. They include such films as, "A Man Betrayed" with John Wayne, "Coast Guard" with Randolph Scott, . . . — — Map (db m272777) HM
Silent films were still all the rage, but in 1927 Paramount Studios brought Gary Cooper and his leading lady Thelma Todd to Kane County for one of the earliest talkies, titled "Nevada". Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks and some of Kane County were . . . — — Map (db m272813) HM
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
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
Singer – Songwriter – Rodeo Cowboy – Actor
Character actor George Glenn Strange was a cousin to both Taylor 'Cactus Mack' McPeters & Rex Allen. Often playing a 'Heavy' he appeared in more than 350 TV shows & movies & partnered with . . . — — Map (db m272732) HM
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 m274613) HM
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
"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 m274603) 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 m274660) 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 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 “The Badge of Marshal Brennan” and . . . — — Map (db m41246) HM
Jody McCrea carved out his own successful career following in the footsteps of his superstar father Joel. His appearances in "The First Texan", "Young Guns of Texas", "Death Valley Days", and his co-starring role in "Wichita Town", a well respected . . . — — Map (db m272776) 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. Mr. McCrea was considered one of Hollywood’s best riders . . . — — 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 Mohawk”, on Cedar . . . — — Map (db m274652) 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
John Wesley Powell
The name John Wesley Powell is synonymous with the Colorado Plateau. His 1869 and 1871 exploring expeditions were the first scientific surveys to map southern Utah and northern Arizona. His 1879 Report on the Lands of the . . . — — Map (db m259818) 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
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