Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Dr. John Cook

Dr. John Cook moved to the settlement that became Sioux City in early to mid 1850's. He helped from the Sioux City Land Company and shortly after started plotting the town of Sioux City, Iowa. At first he plotted around the settled area of Joseph Leonais eventually purchasing the much needed land from Leonais.

As John Cook was plotting the land that became Sioux City he was threatened by Yankton Sioux Chief Smutty Bear to stop his planning or there would be violence. To which John Cook reportedly told Smutty Bear to remain peaceable or he would seek the assistance of enough white men to exterminate, or kill, the tribe. Smutty Bear and his tribe left and the survey was continued.

Links to previous articles in this series:
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Intro and Info.
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Credits and Thanks
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Pre-Sioux City
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Lewis and Clark Expedition
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, William Thompson
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Theophile Bruguier
Big & Mysterious History of Sioux City, Iowa: Roberts and Cordura Murder, Joseph Leonais

Links to info. about Dr. John Cook:
Dr. John Cook - Sioux City
History of Sioux City - Wikipedia
Sioux City History & Culture by Bicycle Part 24: Cook Park Fountain