Gaslight Square

Historical marker location:

Saint Louis, Missouri

( Marker is at the intersection of North Boyle Avenue and Olive Street, on the left on North Boyle Avenue.)

Born late 50's - Died late 60's

Mark Twain, one of America's most beloved authors, was born in Florida, Missouri, in 1835. He later moved to Hannibal, Missouri, where he set many of his famous stories, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".