Salem

Historical marker location:

Salem, Missouri

( Marker is on N. Main Street north of W. 8th Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1957

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.