Sioux Lookout statue -- North Platte NE
N 41° 08.137 W 100° 45.747
14T E 352076 N 4555308
The base of the Sioux Lookout statue in downtown North Platte explains the history of that important vantage point.
Waymark Code: WMK3FR
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2014
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E. Collier's statue was originally erected on the point of Sioux Lookout as a monument commemorating the Oregon Trail.
Unfortunately, decades of vandalism at that secluded spot took its toll. Eventually the statute was removed, renovated, and replaced behind wrought-iron fencing on the grounds of the Lincoln County Courthouse in downtown North Platte.
The base is engraved as follows:
"SIOUX LOOKOUT
[south side]
Used as a point of vantage for the Indians. Erected by the People of Lincoln County in the year 1931 to commemorate the Old Oregon Trail.
[east side]
This hill was a prominent look-out for Indians, Soldiers, Trappers, and Emigrants. The Forty-Niners passed here, also the Pony Express riders."
Marker Name: Sioux Lookout Statue
City: yes
Roadside: no
Other: yes
Web Address if available:: Not listed
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1. Close up of historical marker
2. Picture of surrounding area (would prefer to have the marker in the picture also). Thanks!