Tourists also
frequently come to Kanab to enjoy the splendors of the nearby landscape.
The town is only minutes away by automobile from Kaibab National Forest,
and Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion national parks. The nearby Coral Pink
Sand Dunes and other scenic attractions also attract tourists, nature
lovers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. In 1990 the thriving city had
a population of 3,289 people. It is the county seat of Kane County and
features many businesses, particularly in the tourist service sector. Kanab High School serves most of Kane County. Most Kanab residents are
LDS and attend wards located in two stakes. Other churches include the
Catholic Church of St. Christopher, Victory Baptist Church, United Church
of Kanab, New Hope Bible Church, and a Jehovah's Witnesses Assembly
Hall.
Martha Sonntag
Bradley