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Mark Twain was born at Florida, in Monroe County

Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) was born in the small community of Florida in Monroe County, and the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site is the state-run anchor for that history, distinct from the Twain sites at Hannibal in neighboring Marion County

Samuel Clemens, who wrote as Mark Twain, was born in 1835 in the small community of Florida in Monroe County, before his family moved to Hannibal. Missouri State Parks operates the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site near Florida, which preserves and interprets that connection, including the tiny cabin associated with his birth. It is worth distinguishing from the better-known Twain attractions at Hannibal, which sit in neighboring Marion County, the birthplace and the boyhood home are two different places in two different counties. For residents and visitors, the state historic site is the reliable, official starting point for Twain’s Monroe County origins. Confirm current hours, seasons, and any fees directly with Missouri State Parks before visiting, since site operations can change.

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