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Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge

22 July 1981

 
 
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1. Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge Marker
Inscription. "Siouxland" is a name created by writer Frederick Manfred, indicating the four-state region of which this is a central point. "Veterans Memorial" signifies thousands of Siouxland personnel who shared American military experience. The long line of women and men, moving with a sense of patriotic duty, is saluted for sacrifice. "Veterans Associated" of Iowa and Nebraska were instrumental in certifying this recognition of service to the region, the nation, and the world.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1981.
 
Location. 42° 29.427′ N, 96° 24.703′ W. Memorial is in Sioux City, Iowa, in Woodbury County. It is on Larsen Park Road 0.8 miles east of Hamilton Boulevard. Located in Chris Larsen Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1280 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City IA 51103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Western Iowa and in Loess Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the
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Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pacific Short Line Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Spirit of Siouxland (about 700 feet away); Pacific Short Line Bridge (Nebraska Side) (approx. 0.3 miles away in Nebraska); Prospect Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Lewis & Clark Expedition (approx. 0.3 miles away); M.V. Sergeant Floyd (approx. 0.3 miles away); South Side Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The South Bottoms (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux City.
 
Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.
September 26, 2026
2. Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge Marker
Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.
September 26, 2026
3. Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2026. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2026.
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