Looking back at the history of The Toppenish United Methodist Church gives some insights about the what it was like living in this small town just before the turn of the century.

Pictured:  Shown is the first class to attend the dual purpose church and school that was the first permanent meeting place for the Toppenish United Methodists. The church’s first pastor, Zenas Bolton, is standing immediately to the right of the school’s teacher. Photo courtesy of
Louise Potter