Dedicated to James B. Eads

Historical marker location:

7701 South Broadway, Saint Louis, Missouri

( Memorial is on South Broadway just north of East Courtois Street, on the left when traveling north.)

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.