Protestant Section

Historical marker location:

429 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker can be reached from Basin Street.)

Marker installed: 1963

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.