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The Sergeant Floyd Monument is a monument on the Missouri River at Floyd's Bluff in Sioux City, Iowa, US. The monument honors Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died on the upstream voyage in 1804 and was buried here.
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The Sergeant Floyd Monument is a monument on the Missouri River at Floyd's Bluff in Sioux City, Iowa, US. The monument honors Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died on the upstream voyage in 1804 and was buried here.
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This monument to Sergeant Floyd, of the Corps of Discovery lead by Merriweather Lewis and William Clark, is very well designed and superbly maintained. One can not miss the obelisk on the hill from I-29. It's easy to get to and provides a unique look at the history of the expansion of America. One thing that stood out to me was the use of the correct United States of America flag on the hill. As you can see in the photo attached, and you will see in person, the flag flown at the time of this expedition is the only one to have fifteen stars and fifteen stripes. Another neat aspect of this location is the ability to view three states at one time. You can see Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Bryan RuppBryan Rupp
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My husband is a Lewis and Clark expedition fan and we went to the monument to show our respect Srg Floyd. The monument is nice but it's located in an area of town that is not kept up very well. There are a few signs to read that give interesting information about the expedition. One was almost unreadable due to scratches on the fiberglass sign. There are a few benches to sit on overlooking the water...and industrial buildings. It was pretty hot when we went and there isn't a lot of shade so we read the signs and the multiple plaques on the monument in memory all the people who were involved with getting the monument read, and then left. It was nice to visit but is definitely a quick stop kind of place. Small parking area but there is a restroom.
Mindy OlsenMindy Olsen
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Striking monument looming over I-29 in Sioux City IA. Burial place of 21 year old Sgt. Charles Floyd, part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition who in 1804 became the only person to pass on during this first trip scouting the Louisiana Purchase territory. Coordinates with the Freedom Park in Nebraska that has a Vietnam Memorial Wall replica (like in DC that coordinates with the Washington Monument.) Stop by and pay your respect, picnic tables are near by for a peaceful respite or simply take in the view and think of a time since gone by.
Wholesome WeirdosWholesome Weirdos
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Sergeant Floyd was the only perished member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. He allegedly succumbed to appendicitis, which was incurable at the time, whose body is said to be buried in a site in vicinity on the Nebraska side. It was too hot to appreciate the monument fully when we there, and the weather was also probably too unforgiving for the interpretive signs too. Fortunately some of them are identical to those of the Sergeant Floyd River Museum.
small potato in the USsmall potato in the US
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It's a monument. There are some nice grassy areas and some benches to sit on and a nice view of the highway and river. There really isn't much to see other than the monument. We did however sit for a while on the benches and enjoy the weather as well as take a few different photos from different views. It pales in comparison to the Washington Monument but it looks very similar. Something to check out if you have nothing better to do I guess.
Jon Moore (Moore Income)Jon Moore (Moore Income)
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The Sergeant Floyd Monument located in Sioux City Iowa is a great historic location. The monument has a very interesting history. The full story of the monument is available on Google. I would encourage you to stop at the monument and refresh up on some American history. It is a very pretty area with great views of the rivers and surrounding areas. Please get out and visit monuments before its too late due to all the protesting.
Cale GraubergerCale Grauberger
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