On South 100 East (U.S. 89A) south of East 300 South, on the right when traveling south.
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
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On West Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On West Center Street (U.S. 89) west of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On South 100 East (U.S. 89) south of East 100 South, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Center Street (U.S. 89), on the left when traveling east.
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
On East Center Street (U.S. 89) at North 100 East, on the left when traveling east on East Center Street.
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
On State Street (U.S. 89) at the road to Mount Carmel Cemetery, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
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
On State Street (U.S. 89) at Muddy Creek Road, on the left when traveling north on State Street.
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
On U.S. 89, 0.6 miles south of Utah Route 9, on the left when traveling south.
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
On State Street at 100 E Street, on the right when traveling east on State Street.
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 East State Street at S 100 E Street, on the right when traveling east on East State Street.
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 West State Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling east on West State Street.
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
On U.S. 89 at milepost 30.7, on the right when traveling west.
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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