Toppenish in Yakima County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Indians Winter Encampment
Erected 1992 by Toppenish Mural Society. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.
Location. 46° 22.597′ N, 120° 18.586′ W. Marker is in Toppenish, Washington, in Yakima County. Marker is on South Toppenish Avenue north of South Division Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is a framed, painted metal plaque, mounted at waist-level near the northeast corner of the building at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 South Toppenish Avenue, Toppenish WA 98948, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. At the Peak of the Harvest (within shouting distance of this marker); Newell's Drive (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian Horse Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Lou Shattuck (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads to Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Clearing the Land" (about 300 feet away); When Hops Were Picked by Hand (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toppenish.
More about this marker. The entire north wall of the building at this address is covered by a giant mural depicting the Indian winter encampment, as described by the marker.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historical Murals of Toppenish, Washington
Also see . . . Toppenish Mural Guide. In 1989, the Toppenish Mural Society embarked on an ambitious plan to cover the town with murals depicting historical scenes. Each mural had to depict a Toppenish-area event from 1850 to 1920 and each had to be done by accomplished, professional Western artists. (Submitted on February 9, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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