Union Gap in Yakima County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Tow-tow-nah-hee
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, July 8, 2026
1. Tow-Tow-Nah-Hee Marker
In memory of Tow-tow-nah-hee a non combatant killed 3-1/2 miles north of here by Ow-hah-tah-ma-so a gov't scout. Yakima War 1855-56. The only Indian hurt in the Battle of Pah'-qy-ti-koot.
Erected 1917 by Yakimas and Friends.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 46° 31.494′ N, 120° 28.729′ W. Memorial is in Union Gap, Washington, in Yakima County. It is on U.S. 97 one mile south of Interstate 82, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Wapato WA 98951, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Washington’s Columbia Basin and in Yakima Valley. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as
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Photographed by Clayton Pickett, July 8, 2026
2. Tow-tow-nah-hee Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
