Elizabeth Keckley

Historical marker location:

Saint Louis, Missouri

( Marker is on Delmar Boulevard east of North Skinker Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.)

Born February 1818

The St. Louis World's Fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was held in St. Louis in 1904 and attracted millions of visitors from around the world. It was where the ice cream cone was first introduced, and also featured the first Olympic Games held in the United States.