Hannibal

Historical marker location:

Hannibal, Missouri

( Marker is on North Street just east of N. 3rd Street.)

Marker installed: 1931

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.