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Toto Indiana Giant Indian
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wendyvee
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Nov 3rd, 2010
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Giant Indian
“Richards of Toto”
Toto, Indiana
submitted by: Thomas Southwood
wendyvee says:
Yay! We have a new “Roadside Wander-er” in our midst! This is Tom’s first contribution … and I LOVE it 
This giant Indian stands proudly at the “Richards of Toto” discount store in Toto, Indiana. I’m not sure of his origin (I emailed “Richards” to see if they know … and I’ll update if they respond). I’m pretty sure he isn’t a muffler man … perhaps one of the Pontiac car dealership Indians?? Either way, he’s a great addition!
It’s been confirmed several times that he is, indeed, the Indian who once welcomed visitors at the gate of the Enchanted Forest themepark before its demise. Thanks to all of the commenters for identifying him
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Awesome! I have a giant Indian on my ‘to do’ list. Hopefully I’ll get it in the next week or so.
W00T!
I’m from Indiana and heading back for a few days next week. I never heard of Toto, though.
That’s right … you’re originally from South Bend area, yes?
I hadn’t heard of Toto before Tom sent this in either. In fact, I looked it up out of curiosity the night that I posted this:)
It’s about halfway between Plymouth and Valparaiso (south of 30)
The Indian out front was bought from Lakeville Salvage when they went out of business. It’s previous home was in Enchanted Forest outside of Chesterton, IN.
Mystery solved
Thanks for the info, Carol!
The Indian was made in Lake Station Indiana in the early 1970′s and was outside the gate at Enchanted Forest until it closed, then it was at Lakeville Salvage just East of Michigan City, then moved to its present location
I was the head of security for Enchanted Forest for a while. I remember the Indian well. It is definitely the one from there. That Indian and i have a lot of history together. I now live close to Richards, and seeing the Indian is like seeing an old friend. I love it!
Thanks for stopping in and sharing your recollection