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Opening of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition

Name: Opening of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Start: 1898-06-01
End: 1898-11-01
Location: Kountze Park

When: June 1, 1898 – November 1, 1898
Where: Kountze Park
Part of: Trans-Mississippi Exposition opens in Omaha

The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition opened in Omaha on June 1, 1898, showcasing Western development.

Organized by Gurdon Wattles, the fair aimed to celebrate agricultural and industrial growth. The Grand Court was situated at Kountze Park. The event attracted over 2.6 million visitors to view 4,062 exhibits, establishing Omaha as a key regional hub.

Sources

Trans-Mississippi Exposition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-28
Omaha, Nebraska Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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