Hannibal, Historical river city in Missouri, United States.
Description
Hannibal sits on the west bank of the Mississippi and spans parts of two counties in northeastern Missouri. The town today has around 17,000 residents and preserves numerous 19th-century buildings along its main streets.
History
Moses Bates founded the settlement in 1819 as a river trading post. The arrival of railroad lines in the mid-19th century transformed it into an important transportation hub between St. Louis and points north.
Culture
The town has maintained a close connection to the stories of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn for over a century. Visitors can walk through streets described in Samuel Clemens' novels and experience the atmosphere of a 19th-century river settlement.
Practical
The downtown area is walkable, with most points of interest within easy reach of the riverfront. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures ideal for strolling through the old streets and along the Mississippi shore.
Did you know?
A lighthouse stands far from any sea on a hill above town, recalling the era when river traffic dominated commerce. Presidents have ceremonially lit it on special occasions, though it never served actual navigation.
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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum
1.9 km
Rockcliffe Mansion
1.1 km
Mark Twain Hotel
2 km
United States Post Office
1.6 km
St. Elizabeth Hospital
283 m
Hannibal Old Police Station and Jail
1.8 km
Mark Twain Historic District
2 km
Buildings at 207–209 South Main St.
2 km
Eighth and Center Streets Baptist Church
1.3 km
Standard Printing Company
1.9 km
Davidson Building
2 km
Central Park Historic District
1.6 km
Robert Elliott's Wholesale Grocery
1.9 km
Maple Avenue Historic District
1.6 km
Marion County Courthouse
1.2 km
Hock Building
1.8 kmHannibal Lime Company Office
1.5 km
North Main Street Historic District
2 km
Digel Block
2.1 km
Broadway District
1.9 km
Ebert-Dulany House
2.1 km
Green Double House
1.9 km
Benjamin Horr House
1.8 kmHolmes-Dakin Building
2 km
Haunted Hannibal Ghost Tours
2 kmCardiff Hill
1.9 kmStar Theatre
2 kmTom & Huck Statue
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