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

Lou Shattuck

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2015

1. Lou Shattuck Marker

Inscription. Born to parents who arrived in the valley by covered wagon, “Lou” Shattuck grew up here. He loved horses and at age 15 was driving a stage coach. Famous for his six horse hitch, he won many gold medals, blue ribbons and cash prizes. Lou helped organize the Toppenish Pow Wow and junior livestock show. His brand the “Horseshoe” is still famous in the Northwest.

This mural was painted by Don Grey from Flagstaff, Arizona.
His second for the Toppenish Mural Society. Oct. 1994.

Erected 1994 by Toppenish Mural Society. (Marker Number 34.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 46° 22.568′ N, 120° 18.626′ W. Marker is in Toppenish, Washington, in Yakima County. Marker is on South Toppenish Avenue south of South Division Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is a framed, painted metal plaque, mounted above eye-level on 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. The Old Blacksmith Shop (here, next to this marker);

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Indian Horse Races (a few steps from this marker); "Clearing the Land" (within shouting distance of this marker); Newell's Drive (within shouting distance of this marker); When Hops Were Picked by Hand (within shouting distance of this marker); At the Peak of the Harvest (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads to Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Indians Winter Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toppenish.

More about this marker. The majority of the northeast wall of the building at this address is covered by a giant mural of Lou Shattuck and his shire horse team, 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

Lou Shattuck Mural (<i>wide view; marker visible at left edge</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 14, 2015

2. Lou Shattuck Mural (wide view; marker visible at left edge)

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.