Uncle Sam Plantation

Historical marker location:

7250 Highway 44, Convent, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of River Road (State Highway 44) and Freeport Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.)

Marker installed: 1969

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.