Decaying “Indian” Statue at Walton Park Prompts Preservation Search

Litchfield Park District Board Meeting | Oct. 1, 2025

Article Summary: With the iconic statue at Walton Park showing signs of age, the Park District is seeking outside advice on preservation after failing to reach the original carvers.

Walton Park Statue Key Points:

• Condition: The “Indian” statue at Walton Park is showing significant signs of age and decay.

• Carvers Unresponsive: The district attempted to contact the original carvers, the “Itchy Brothers,” but they have been unresponsive.

• Seeking Advice: Director Steve Bryant will contact the Country Club and Hubbard’s in Hillsboro for preservation suggestions.

The future of the “Indian” statue at Walton Park was a topic of concern for the Litchfield Park District Board on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

A report from the Park Maintenance committee indicated that the statue is suffering from age and decay. The district acknowledges the need for immediate suggestions on how to preserve or repair the landmark.

Efforts to contact the statue’s creators have failed. The minutes note that the original carvers, known as the “Itchy Brothers,” have been unresponsive to the district’s inquiries. In response, Director Steve Bryant plans to reach out to other local entities that may have experience with similar structures, specifically citing the Country Club and Hubbard’s in Hillsboro, to gather ideas for the statue’s future.