William Clark wrote this about Charles Floyd's death"
"...Serj. Floyd died with a great deal of composure. Before his death, he said to me, "I am going away. I want you to write me a letter." We buried him on the top of the bluff 1/2 mile below a small river to which we gave his name. He was buried with the Honors of War much lamented.
"A seeder post with the (I) Sergt. C. Floyd died here 20th of August 1804 was fixed at his grave. This man at all times gave us proofs of his firmness and determined resolution to doe service to his countrey and honor to himself..."
Today, part of a 23-acre park, a 100-foot obelisk of heavy Kettle River sandstone marks the final resting place of Charleston Charles Floyd, Jr.
The Sergeant Floyd Monument is a High Potential Historic Site on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Interesting Speller, That William Clark. --Brock-Perry
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