Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Robert Taylor

Utah's Little Hollywood

— Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —

Robert Taylor Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010

1. Robert Taylor Marker

Inscription.
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 1941 film “Billy the Kid” then “Westward the Women” again for M.G.M. in 1951. Two years later Robert was back with Ava Gardner and Anthony Quinn in M.G.M.’s 1952 classic, “Ride Vaquero”. In his later years Robert hosted and starred in episodes of the long running television series, “Death Valley Day” which shot dozens of their shows in Kanab. A favorite star with the locals, Mr. Taylor was always friendly and approachable.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 37° 2.883′ N, 112° 31.736′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is on Center Street (U.S. 89) near Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 West Center Street, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peggie Castle (here, next to this marker); Daniel Boone (here, next to this marker); Virgil Riggs

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(here, next to this marker); Tex Ritter (here, next to this marker); Sidney Poitier (a few steps from this marker); Linda Darnell (a few steps from this marker); Ken Curtis (a few steps from this marker); Bob Hoy (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

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1. Robert Taylor. (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Robert Taylor. (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Western Legends Roundup. (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Taylor, Castle, and Wellman Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010

2. Taylor, Castle, and Wellman Markers

Looking east toward Center and Main Streets

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.