Jefferson Hotel

Historical marker location:

907 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana

( Marker is on Louisiana Avenue, 0.3 miles north of Fairfield Avenue.)

Historic Site. Shreveport.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the St. Louis World's Fair, was held in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1904. The fair featured exhibits from around the world and introduced several new inventions and products to the public, including the ice cream cone and Dr Pepper soft drink.