Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Hannibal

Name: Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
Address: 120 N Main St, Hannibal, 63401-3537, United States
Telephone: +1 573-221-9010

#2 among attractions in Hannibal

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Hannibal

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The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is located on 206-208 Hill Street, Hannibal, Missouri, on the west bank of the Mississippi River in the United States. It was the home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as author Mark Twain, from 1844 to 1853. Clemens found the inspiration for many of his stories, including the white picket fence, while living here. It has been open to the public as a museum since 1912, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on December 29, 1962. It is located in the Mark Twain Historic District. ()

Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 39°42'43"N, 91°21'28"W

Address

120 N Main StHannibal 63401-3537 United States

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+1 573-221-9010

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Day trips

Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum?

Nearby attractions include Big River Train Town, Hannibal (2 min walk), Benjamin Horr House, Hannibal (4 min walk), Hannibal Old Police Station and Jail, Hannibal (8 min walk), Eighth and Center Streets Baptist Church, Hannibal (11 min walk).