Survey for a railroad from Dubuque to Sioux City was begun
1856
Jun 2nd
Arnold Metz, founder of Metz Baking Co, died. He was a member of one of Sioux City’s pioneer families.
1976
May/June
Tootle and Jackson chartered the steamboat
1856
Jun 1st
First Saw Mill erected
1856
Jun 1st
First Post Office opened
1855
Jun 2nd
Arnold Metz, founder of Metz Baking Co, died. He was a member of one of Sioux City’s pioneer families.
1976
Jun 1st
Armour & Co., the second of the “big three” to come to Sioux City, took control of the old Silberhorn plant. Adjoining the new plant was the infamous “Bridge of Death” where millions of cattle crossed to never return.
1901
Spring
Dr. John K. Cook arrived with a government surveying party to survey a portion of northwest Iowa
