Sergeant Floyd Monument

The Sergeant Floyd Monument is a 100-foot (30-meter) tall white sandstone obelisk standing on a high bluff overlooking the Missouri River valley. A 23-acre (9-hectare) park surrounds it with parking, walking paths, and informational displays about the Lewis and Clark expedition.

The site marks where Charles Floyd was buried after his death in 1804 during the Lewis and Clark expedition, likely from appendicitis. This exploration mission to map western territories became one of the most important undertakings of the early United States.

The monument honors the memory of a soldier who participated in one of America's greatest exploration journeys, keeping his story alive in the community.

The monument sits on an elevated location along South Lewis Boulevard with convenient parking at the site for visitors. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the park grounds and pathways are fully accessible.

The remains were moved three separate times before finding their final resting place within the monument in 1901, as river erosion threatened earlier burial grounds. This repeated relocation reflects the challenges of early settlement along the riverbanks.

Location: Iowa

GPS coordinates: 42.46264,-96.37793

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43