Theophile Bruguier Cabin.  Built as one of a cluster of log cabins by Bruguier (son-in-law of War Eagle) for his fur trading post near the bluffs at the mouth of the Big Sioux River. The cabin was moved to its present site in 1934. Today, this is the Girls of ’68 Clubhouse.  Located in Riverside Park on the Big Sioux River along Council Oak Drive.

Council Oak Tree. Urban legend states that Lewis & Clark met with Native Americans under the original Council Oak Tree at this site, but the legend was never verified. The current tree was planted after the original tree was chopped down in the 1970s. Located in Riverside Park near the Bruguier Cabin on Council Oak Drive.

Floyd Monument. This was built in 1901 to honor the only man who died on the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Sgt. Charles Floyd. The 100 foot tall sandstone monument is in the form of an Egyptian Obelisk. Located on the west side of Lewis Blvd. near the intersection of Glenn Ave.  More pictures here

Gateway Arches Park. The arches and park were built in 1981 to welcome visitors to Siouxland. They are symbolic of the three states of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The Junior League and other private citizens raised the money for the park. The park is located on Gordon Drive in downtown Sioux City.

George C. Haddock Memorial Marker. This small, round metal marker was made in honor of a Methodist minister who was killed for his beliefs on prohibition. The marker is embedded into the concrete of a downtown city street approximately where Haddock was killed. This is at the corner of 4th and Water Streets, near Dalton’s Pub, a few feet out into the street from the sidewalk.

Trinity Heights. Consisting of the Queen of Peace statue, the Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, a park, a visitor’s center with a life size carved statue of the Last Supper, memorabilia of Trinity College (which once existed on
the site), a gift shop and conference center, this complex is located at 33rd and Floyd Blvd.  More pictures here

Flight 232 Memorial. This commemorates the heroic rescue efforts shown by the community after the crash of United Flight 232 at the Sioux Gateway Airport in 1989. A statue depicts Col. Dennis Nielson carrying a young child to safety. Located in Chris Larsen Park on the riverfront near the Anderson Dance Pavilion.  More pictures here

Grandview Park Bandshell. Built in 1930 with funds from the Civil Works Administration during the depression. The Monahan Post Band and later the Sioux City Municipal Band performed there as well as many other bands, including those who come for the annual Saturday in the Park celebration. Designed by local architect Henry L. Kamphoefner. It is located in Grandview Park near 24th and Grandview Streets.

Abraham Lincoln Statue. This statue was dedicated during the city’s Centennial celebration in 1954. A time capsule was buried by the statue with instructions to remove it in 2054. The statue is located on 24th Street just inside the south entrance of Grandview Park.  More pictures here

Cook Park Fountain. This fountain, originally used as an animal watering fountain, was at the corner of 3rd and Wesley Way streets for many years before being taken to Cook Park, named for Sioux City’s founder, John C. Cook. The park is on 4th between Market & Main Streets.  More pictures here

Combination Bridge Pillar. The first bridge across the Missouri River for foot, horse and light rail traffic and later automobiles was nicknamed the Combination Bridge because it carried various forms of traffic. It was built in 1896 and destroyed in 1981. One of the remaining pillars of the bridge can be seen on Larsen Park Drive under the current Veteran’s Memorial Bridge.

Public Safety Memorial. Dedicated in May of 2000, this circular, brick memorial honors those police officers, firefighters and sheriff’s deputies that gave their lives in the line of service. Located on the east side of Douglas between 6th and 7th Streets.  More pictures here

Other landmarks

P  Railroad Museum
P Historic Fourth Street