Near U.S. 12, 0.4 miles east of Forest Service Road 494 (Dog Lake), on the right when traveling east.
Kloochman Rock is a volcanic "intrusion" composed of what is called a "pyroxene-rich andesite." Intrusions are created when molten volcanic material is pushed up into a fissure or crack where it cools and hardens. Andesite is a relatively hard fine . . . — — Map (db m71522)
On Washington Avenue at South Toppenish Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
In the early days of Toppenish history the settlers worked from sunrise to sunset for weeks at a time. Each family pulled and burned acres of sagebrush and greasewood to make room to plant their crops. We salute these pioneers of our area.
This . . . — — Map (db m129699) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue at South Division Street, on the left when traveling north on South Toppenish Avenue.
In the years gone by the entire potato crop was picked from the field by hand. It was backbreaking work and took strong men and women to do the job. Potatoes were one of the first crops to be raised in this valley when it was settled.
Fred . . . — — Map (db m129763) HM
On Jefferson Avenue at West 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Jefferson Avenue.
7 1/10 miles South 10° West of here is a marker where Captain A. J. Hembree was killed by Indians April 10, 1856. Spot located by Lieutenant W. D. Stillwell of Captain Hembree’s Company, and Yakima tribesman Wy-Kolas. — — Map (db m129696) HM
On South Division Street south of South Toppenish Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hops, potatoes, hay, wheat, melons and row crops all were shipped from this area in the early days of Toppenish. Artist Robert Thomas of Kooskia, Idaho shows the various ways the produce was moved at that time.
The Toppenish Mural . . . — — Map (db m129759) HM
Near South Toppenish Avenue south of South Division Street, on the left when traveling north.
Charlie Newell’s knowledge of the Indian language and his wide acquaintance with the Yakama Indians enabled him to avert a crisis in which a massacre seemed imminent. The Indian Agency had forbidden the racing of horses and gambling at their meets. . . . — — Map (db m129700) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue north of South Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the long cold winters, the Indian braves spent time hunting, and the women handled the cooking and clothing. The winter lodge was the gathering place for social functions. Painted in the summer of 1992 by Bothell, Washington artist Hulan . . . — — Map (db m129760) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue south of South Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m129698) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue at South Division Street, on the right when traveling south on South Toppenish Avenue.
In 1884 Charley Newell, a Toppenish pioneer, drove 700 horses from this area to Kearny, Nebraska, which was the nearest railhead at that time. During the following years these horses were involved in four wars around the globe. Painted by Don Crook, . . . — — Map (db m129761) HM
On South Alder Street south of West 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m129764) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue south of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The patterns on these Pendleton blankets were taken from a 1905 catalog. They are authentic. Painted by artist Robert Morgan of Clancy, Montana in May of 1992. The traders of that era were the first whites to befriend the Indians.
The . . . — — Map (db m129765) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue south of South Division Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Toppenish area around the 1890’s had 4 blacksmith shops. These shops were the hub of activity at that time. Rebuilding a wheel for a freight wagon, shoeing horses or making new parts for machinery the “smithy” was there. These were . . . — — Map (db m129766) HM
On Jefferson Avenue at West First Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Jefferson Avenue.
In the late Spring of 1855, representatives from the major tribes of Washington Territory gathered in council at Walla Walla. Chief Ka-Mi-Akin was the leader of the Confederacy of Tribes & Bands. The Yakima Treaty created a reservation of . . . — — Map (db m129697) HM
On South Toppenish Avenue north of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Indian tribes from throughout the Northwest gathered to pick hops by hand. Hop growing in Washington State started in the early 1800's. During the daylight hours, the hops were picked and the evenings were spent in relaxation such as playing the . . . — — Map (db m129762) HM
On North Front Street north of East Yakima Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Burlington Northern Freight Depot (Northern Pacific Company and Freight Depot) . . . — — Map (db m129400) HM
On North Front Street south of Pendleton Way, on the right when traveling south.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Burlington Northern Passenger Depot (Northern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot) . . . — — Map (db m129403) HM
On North Front Street north of East Yakima Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Lund Building is a contributing member.
Built by A. F. Switzer for Thomas . . . — — Map (db m129405) HM
On North Front Street south of Pendleton Way, on the right when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Old City Hall is a contributing member.
Built in 1889 by A. F. Switzer for . . . — — Map (db m129406) HM
On North Front Street south of Pendleton Way, on the right when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Senator Apartments (Hotel Sydney) is a contributing member.
The Hotel . . . — — Map (db m129408) HM
On North Front Street south of Pendleton Way, on the right when traveling north.
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Opera House is a contributing member.
The Opera House was built by A. F. . . . — — Map (db m129407) HM
On 1st Avenue west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 by the United States Department of Interior Teapot Dome Service Station — — Map (db m222600) HM
