Sergeant Bluff in Woodbury County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"Corps Of Discovery"

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 31, 2018

1. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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"Corps of Discovery” is a site-specific public-artwork based on the Louis and Clark Expedition. Concepts and images were developed with respect to the rich history of Woodbury County. The components integrated throughout the building and site were designed by publicartist David Buell Dahlquist and fabricated by Dahlquist Clayworks in Des Moines, lowa. The artwork also represents the talents and skills of Clayworks' artisans Marcy Lloyd, Rick Stewart, Brian Frederiksen, Catherine McCabe, John Swan, Larry Bredeson, and Jim Dawson of lowa Metal Fabrication. For the lowa Department of Transportation March 2000

Erected 2000 by Iowa Department Of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.

Location. 42° 22.5′ N, 96° 21.283′ W. Marker is in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, in Woodbury County. Marker is on I-29 W. Marker is in rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sergeant Bluff IA 51054, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 31, 2018

2. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lewis and Clark Expedition / Sergeant Floyd Monument (a few steps from this marker); August 3, 1804 (within shouting distance of this marker); August 8, 1804 (within shouting distance of this marker); August 16, 1804 (within shouting distance of this marker); Territorial Church (approx. 4.1 miles away in Nebraska); Tonwantonga (approx. 5.7 miles away in Nebraska); Herbert Quick Ravine (approx. 5.8 miles away); First Bride's Grave (approx. 5.8 miles away).

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 31, 2018

3. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 31, 2018

4. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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5. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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6. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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7. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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8. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

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9. "Corps Of Discovery" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 2 times this year. Last updated on April 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.