Mark Twain Cave, Hannibal

Name: Mark Twain Cave
Address: 300 Cave Hollow Rd, Hannibal, 63401, United States

#1 among attractions in Hannibal

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Mark Twain Cave — originally McDowell's Cave — is a show cave located near Hannibal, Missouri. It was named for author Mark Twain whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Clemens lived in Hannibal from 1839 to 1853, age 4 to 17. It is the oldest operating show cave in the state, giving tours continuously since 1886. Along with nearby Cameron Cave, it became a registered National Natural Landmark in 1972, with a citation reading "Exceptionally good examples of the maze type of cavern development." The cave — as "McDougal's Cave" — plays an important role in the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain and was renamed in honor of the author in 1880. ()

Coordinates: 39°41'19"N, 91°19'53"W

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300 Cave Hollow RdHannibal 63401 United States

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Mark Twain Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Rockcliffe Mansion, Clemens Field, Big River Train Town.

2.1 miNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Hannibal
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Museum, History museum
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Sport, Sport venue
Clemens Field, Hannibal
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2.1 miNW
39°42'41"N • 91°21'29"W
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Church
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Interesting neighbourhood
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Greek Revival architecture
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Neighbourhood
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