Chesaw in Okanogan County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017
1. Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo Marker
The Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo has been held annually since 1942. Chesaw celebrated the Nation's Independence Day annually from the early 1900's until 1942 with events such as mining competitions, horse races and games. The rodeo facilities were first constructed in the mid-1900's and continue to be improved. Spectators can step back in time and enjoy real life American history at an old fashioned rodeo where non-professionals can compete and children are included. The excitement of watching people you know ride for 8 seconds, milk wild cows, or tie ribbons on tails adds to the thrill. The celebration for adults and children alike includes a dance one night, small sports and a parade before the rodeo, which is always on the 4th of July (rain or shine). The Rodeo is non-profit and benefits community services.
Erected by Chesaw Rodeo Club & Okanogan County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1942.
Location. 48° 56.722′ N, 119° 3.064′ W. Marker is in Chesaw, Washington, in Okanogan County. It is at the intersection of Chesaw Road and Easy Way Road, on the left when traveling south on Chesaw Road.
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Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Okanogan Highlands. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Cascade Range, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chesaw (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hee-Hee Stone Legend (approx. 4.9 miles away); Old Molson (approx. 7.1 miles away); The Story of Molson (approx. 7.2 miles away); The Molson School (approx. 7.2 miles away); Bodie (approx. 10.4 miles away).
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017
2. Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo Marker and Rodeo Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Last updated on June 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
