Henderson Park

Historical marker location:

Louisiana, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1998

John Brooks Henderson. November 16, 1826 - April 13, 1913.

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.