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Sergeant Floyd Monument: A Tribute to Exploration

Honoring Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only casualty of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, with a towering monument overlooking the Missouri River.

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The Sergeant Floyd Monument, a 100-foot sandstone obelisk in Sioux City, Iowa, honors Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to die during their historic journey. Overlooking the Missouri River, the monument stands as a tribute to his service and the westward expansion of the United States.

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Local tips

  • Visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Sioux City to learn more about the expedition and Sergeant Floyd's role.
  • Take advantage of the scenic views of the Missouri River Valley from the monument grounds.
  • Explore the monument grounds to find interpretive signs detailing the history of the site and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Sergeant Floyd Monument is located at 2601 S Lewis Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51103. It's easily accessible from US-75. From I-29, take the US-75 exit and follow the signs to the monument. Ample free parking is available on-site. There are no tolls on the final approach.

  • Public Transport

    Siouxland Regional Transit (SRTS) provides public transportation services in the Sioux City area. Contact SRTS for route and schedule information to reach the monument. SRTS offers a service with direct pick-up and specific-destination delivery. A one-way fare is typically around $2-$3.

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Rising high above the Missouri River in Sioux City, Iowa, the Sergeant Floyd Monument is a striking tribute to Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to perish during the Corps of Discovery's epic journey. Floyd, likely felled by a ruptured appendix in 1804, was initially buried on a bluff overlooking the river, a site personally selected by William Clark. Erosion and the passage of time led to multiple reinterments before the construction of the imposing 100-foot sandstone obelisk in 1901. The monument, built in the style of an Egyptian obelisk, serves as a lasting memorial to Floyd's contribution to the expedition and the broader narrative of American westward expansion. Thousands attended the dedication on Memorial Day in 1901. The monument is located within a 23-acre park, offering visitors panoramic views of the Missouri River valley. Interpretive signs detail Floyd's story, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the historical significance of the site. The monument was the first National Historic Landmark. Visitors can also reflect on the monument's design, the surrounding landscape, and the legacy of exploration and discovery.

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