By Jim Jung
"At the time it was platted in 1854 Sioux City was rapidly becoming a gateway to the west by way of river, rail and roads. It was a time of speculation, great economic development and for people to discover their passion for adventure. An early settlement immediately west of what we now consider downtown and a monument situated there represent these times," (Siouxland Magazine, Fall 2015).
"At the time it was platted in 1854 Sioux City was rapidly becoming a gateway to the west by way of river, rail and roads. It was a time of speculation, great economic development and for people to discover their passion for adventure. An early settlement immediately west of what we now consider downtown and a monument situated there represent these times," (Siouxland Magazine, Fall 2015).