Toppenish in Yakima County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Rodeo

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2015

1. Rodeo Marker

Inscription. Originally called the "Fall Roundup," the rodeo has been part of the history of Toppenish since the late 1800's. In 1913 it was changed to "Rodeo" and later to "Pow Wow & Rodeo." This old worn poster brings back many fond memories of past rodeos to the many pioneers in our area.

This mural was painted by Newman Myrah of Portland, Oregon.
Toppenish Mural Society 1991

Erected 1991 by Toppenish Mural Society. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers • Sports.

Location. 46° 22.493′ N, 120° 18.756′ W. Marker is in Toppenish, Washington, in Yakima County. Marker is on South Alder Street south of West 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is a framed, painted metal plaque, mounted at eye-level at the west wall of the building at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 West 1st 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. Captain A. J. Hembree Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Treaty of 1855 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blanket Traders

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Clearing the Land" (about 600 feet away); When Hops Were Picked by Hand (about 600 feet away); The Old Blacksmith Shop (about 700 feet away); Lou Shattuck (about 700 feet away); Indian Horse Races (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toppenish.

More about this marker. Marker refers to the adjacent "Rodeo" mural, also on the west wall of this building.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historical Murals of Toppenish, Washington

Also see . . .
1. Toppenish History. One of the town's enduring events got its start in 1922, the Toppenish Powwow and Rodeo held every year on the Fourth of July weekend. One account said it combined "the talent of the white men and Indians" and that the members of the Yakama tribe take a "prominent part" ("Rodeo Grounds"). In 1948, the highlight was an Indian pageant, "Sacajawea," which featured more than 100 Yakama Indians. The three-day festival, which included a parade, drew an estimated 35,000 spectators

Rodeo Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2015

2. Rodeo Marker (wide view)

that year. (Submitted on February 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. 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 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Rodeo Mural (<i>adjacent to marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2015

3. Rodeo Mural (adjacent to marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.