Situated across the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, the city of South Sioux City, Nebraska is in Dakota County. Prior to its settlement, the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the area in 1804. Sergeant Floyd, a member of the Expedition, was buried on a bluff near the current location of South Sioux City. European settlement of the Nebraska side of the river didn’t begin until 1854, when Gustave Pecaut, a French-speaking native of Switzerland, built a cabin there. A town site was registered in 1856, and named Harney City, but the town failed to develop. Another town site, named Pacific City, was incorporated in 1858, but a flood changed the course of the river, creating Silver Lake where the town once was. Taken over by a new town site company, Harney City’s name was changed to Newport, and again to Covington, when the papers were filed in 1857. Later that year, another plat was incorporated as South Covington. These two towns merged in 1870. Meanwhile, in 1856, another town was laid out, and named Stanton. In 1887, South Sioux City was platted and incorporated., and these villages were consolidated into one in 1893, creating the current city of South Sioux City, Nebraska.
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Features the latest city news and public notices/announcements. Provides access to general and governmental data, documents and services. Includes community calendar, self-service portal and community links.
http://www.southsiouxcity.org/
Dakota County Historical Society
Learn about the region’s historical sites, barns and other points of interest. There is also information on how to conduct genealogical research in the area and details on upcoming events.
http://www.dakotacountyhistoricalsociety.com/
Find news articles, classifieds and videos regarding current affairs in Sioux. Information on how to subscribe to the publication, obituaries, weather and sports articles are also available.
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/
South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce
Features the city's offered amenities and recreational facilities. Includes chamber information, business directory with complete details, events calendar, membership index and community profile.
http://www.southsiouxchamber.org/
South Sioux City Community Schools
The PK-12th grade public school system operates Cardinal Elementar, Covington Elementary, E.N. Swett Elementary, Harney Elementary, Lewis & Clark Elementary, South Sioux City Middle School, South Sioux City High School, the Cardinal Student Support Center, and Gateway to Learning, all in South Sioux City, Nebraska, as well as Dakota City Elementary in Dakota City.
http://www.ssccardinals.org/
South Sioux City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Accommodations directory and itinerary planner for South Sioux City visitors. Includes entertainment highlights, area maps and directions, downloadable visitors guide, community news.
http://www.visitsouthsiouxcity.com/
Exhibits photos, blogs and information about the library’s collections. Find out about the organization’s board, catalog, reading events and programs for young adults.
http://www.southsiouxcity.org/department/index.php?fDD=11-0
