Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site
A state museum in the village of Florida that preserves the small cabin where Mark Twain was born, beside Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Lake.
On November 30, 1835, Samuel Clemens was born in a two-room log cabin in the village of Florida, Missouri, and his family did not move to Hannibal until he was four. The cabin has now been moved intact into the museum hall of the state historic site for protection, and the museum also displays Mark Twain's manuscripts, first editions and furniture. The site lies within Mark Twain State Park. Nearby Mark Twain Lake is a resort lake in northeastern Missouri, offering hiking, fishing, boating and camping. It is about 55 kilometres (roughly 45 minutes' drive) southwest of Hannibal, making it a good half-day detour. Admission is inexpensive, and opening hours change by season. In winter it may only open on weekends, so check the Missouri State Parks website.
Opening hours
Seasonal opening (in winter possibly weekends only; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Rockcliffe Mansion
- Riverview Park
- Molly Brown Birthplace & Museum
- Jim's Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center
- Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
- Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse
- Tom & Huck Statue
- Historic Downtown Hannibal