In 1898, Omaha's leaders, under the guidance of Gurdon Wattles, held the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, touted as a celebration of agricultural and industrial growth throughout the Midwest."About the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition" . Omaha Public Library. Retrieved 9/5/08. The Indian Congress, which drew more than 500 American Indians from across the country, was held simultaneously. More than 2 million visitors attended these events at Kountze Park and the Omaha Driving Park in the Kountze Place neighborhood.Larsen, L. and Cottrell, B. (1997) The Gate City: A history of Omaha. University of Nebraska Press. p. 43.
