We toured the town of Hannibal to see
the Mark Twain/Tom Sawyer sites.
This is Twain's boyhood home. As you can
see it is designated a National Historic Landmark.
Anthony simulating the painting of Aunt Polly's
fence; ala Tom Sawyer.
Becky Thatcher's House. Looks like
her family was a little better off.
There is a lot of Indian History in the area
and Indian folklore. This commemorates the
story of a couple from different tribes who leaped to
their deaths rather than be separated by their tribes.
The infamous McDougal's Cave from
Tom Sawyer has been open to the
public since 1886; now known as Mark Twain Cave.
Just one mile south of downtown Hannibal.
It was 103 degrees today but the cave
was a welcoming 52. This cave is a
National Natural Landmark.
After a roadside lunch we headed back to
Springfield to begin our all things Lincoln tour.
First stop was his tomb at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
This is also on the National Register
of Historic Places.
We all were humbled and emotional
in this hallowed place. President Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd Lincoln and
three of their sons are buried here also; Edward,
Willie and Tad. Their oldest son Robert is buried
at Arlington Cemetery as he served in
the Civil War.
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