"The Neck"

Historical marker location:

Independence, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of North Delaware Street and Northwest Parkway, on the right when traveling south on North Delaware Street.)

Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 22.

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.