John Kadlec

Historical marker location:

3861 East Stan Musial Drive, Springfield, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Kingswood Drive, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 60.)

Marker installed: 2011

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.