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South Sioux City, Nebraska

Board the M.V. Sergeant Floyd and begin a journey into the region's maritime history. Built in 1932 as an inspection boat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center chronicles the Missouri River's development as a major shipping route and the key to Sioux City's success in the early years of its founding. Discover exhibitions on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the fur trade, Sioux City's evolution as a transportation hub and those rivercraft which still ply the waters of the Missouri River.

The Sergeant Floyd's location within Chris Larsen Park provides views of the Missouri River, picnic sites and access to the riverfront trails systems.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

O'Connor House Museum

The two-story, brick house, located near Homer, was designed and built by Cornelius O'Connor, an Irish immigrant. O'Connor had been a carpenter, but became a farmer after settling in Nebraska. He represented

South Sioux City, NE Museums

Argosy's Belle of Sioux City Casino

Sioux City's riverboat casino features 12,000 sq. ft. on three decks with over 400

South Sioux City, NE Recreation

Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center

Board the M.V. Sergeant Floyd and begin a journey into the region's maritime history. Built in 1932 as an inspection boat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center chronicles the Missouri River'

South Sioux City, NE Museums


Sergeant Floyd Monument

On July21, 1804, when the Corps of Discovery was near the Council Bluff, Sergeant Charles Floyd wrote, "I am verry Sick and Has been for Sometime but have Recoverd my helth again..." Although he did not mention his health again, Floyd did not really improve and, on August 20

South Sioux City, NE Monuments

Things to do near South Sioux City, NE

Willetta Lueschen Bird Library

Bird enthusiasts from across the country have access to a wide variety of ornithological information at the Wille...

Ionia Volcano

According to historians, when the explorers, Lewis and Clark, were passing by the bluffs near the site of the present town...

Ponca SP Swimming

In summer, swimmers can cool off at the modern pool, where lifeguards are on duty. Fees are charged for adults and for childr...