The Birthplace of the Hamburger?
Out of curiosity I thought I'd take a dive into the history and origins of a real American Icon and game day staple, the hamburger. So I curated this blog to summarize my research and come to the definitive conclusion of the birthplace of the hamburger. If you're a foodie you might like this citizen journalism I put together. And if your just curious, looking for a fun read, well I have you covered too. First; our candidates and their case. A Texas historian credits Fletcher Davis with the first version of the hamburger in Austin Texas in the 1880's. However, He didn't serve his creation to a larger audience untill the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair. Charlie Nagreen is recognized by the Seymour Community Historical society for the first hamburger at the 1885 Seymour Fair in Wisconsin. At 15 years old he decided to flatten meatballs to make it easier for people to eat while walking. They called him Hamb...