Sergeant Floyd Monument, National Historic Landmark in Sioux City, Iowa
The Sergeant Floyd Monument stands as a 100-foot white sandstone obelisk overlooking the Missouri River valley from a high bluff in Sioux City.
The monument marks the burial site of Charles Floyd, who died in 1804 during the Lewis and Clark expedition from a suspected case of appendicitis.
The structure became the first National Historic Landmark designated in the United States, representing early American western exploration and its human cost.
Located at 2601 South Lewis Boulevard, the monument includes a 23-acre park with parking facilities and interpretive displays about the Lewis and Clark expedition.
The remains of Sergeant Floyd were relocated three times due to river erosion before finding their final resting place within the monument in 1901.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 42.46264,-96.37793
Latest update: May 14, 2025 19:30
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