Appaloosas were first bred by the Nez Perce Indians. Near where they lived there was a river called the Palouse river. Appaloosas were first called Palouse Horses, then just Palouses. "Palouse" eventually turned into "Appaloosa".

Appaloosa developed from the phrase "a Palouse horse" denoting a horse from the region near the Palouse River.

Appaloosas were discovered by the Nez Perce Native Americans. They were discovered at the Palouse River, and were called the Palouse Horses. This is the word Appaloosa is derived from.

The address of the Palouse Branch Library is: 120 E Main, Palouse, 99161 M

The phone number of the Palouse Branch Library is: 509-878-1513.