The Untold History of Hannibal Mo: Mark Twain's Inspiration!

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@markhmorrison 10 ай бұрын

He maintained that his primary pen name came from his years working on Mississippi riverboats, where two fathoms, a depth indicating water safe for the passage of boat, was a measure on the sounding line. Twain is an archaic term for "two", as in "The veil of the temple was rent in twain."[160] The riverboatman's cry was "mark twain" or, more fully, "by the mark twain", meaning "according to the mark [on the line], [the depth is] two [fathoms]"; that is, "The water is 12 feet (3.7 m) deep and it is safe to pass."

@jaynamarrinan6065 10 ай бұрын

If you’re still in the Hannibal, MO/Quincy, IL area, go to Underbrink’s Bakery in Quincy and have some of their danish pastries. It is literally my favorite bakery in the country.

@southerngypsy-pollyburnett3104 10 ай бұрын

You could’ve done the cave as the temperature is usually stable throughout the year. It may have been warmer in the cave than outside. Thanks for this video. I love the Tom Sawyer story. I definitely want to visit there.

@KathyDragel-v5d 2 ай бұрын

I spent many summers in Hannibal visiting my grandparents. I have such fond memories.

@rebeccafigueroa6819 10 ай бұрын

We stayed there last summer at the Mark Twain Campground. The Mark Twain Cave and Cave Hollow Winery are on the same property as the campground. There is a trolley tour you can take from the campground into town. Such a fun experience.

@SwitchItUpLife 10 ай бұрын

Sounds great!! It’s really a neat place to check out

@badgerpa9 10 ай бұрын

She has a lovely place, added it to places to stay. One of the "riverboats" out of LaCrosse Wisconsin used to do a trip down to Hannibal and back. I don't know if they still do it was in the 1980s when we went. Isn't it nice having that big wind shield and able to see things so nicely. That Mack dog pound should treat you well.

@leonaweltzer4023 10 ай бұрын

Many many years ago I visited Hannibal with my parents. We didn’t go on the boats but we did go into the cave. No crawling in there, at that point in time at least. Another very quaint area is Sandwich, Massachusetts, just north of Cape Cod. The Dexter Gristmill was created by my ancestor. Very close to it is a Sandwich glass museum.

@TrailerTravelin 10 ай бұрын

OMG. The cauliflower joke made me laugh out loud Todd. 😂

@cross9494 10 ай бұрын

"Fun Fact" about 10 min from our house in Decatur Al, Tom and Huck was filmed in the town of Mooresville, Alabama, it doubles for Hannibal, Missouri, Cathedral Caverns in Alabama also served as the location for Injun Joe’s cave. Released in 1995, and starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Tom Sawyer and Brad Renfro as Huck Finn, this movie was mostly filmed in the small historic town of Mooresville.

@SwitchItUpLife 10 ай бұрын

That’s a fun fact!!

@markgettemeyer1145 7 ай бұрын

Bob and Pat are such wonderful hosts - we love The Belvedere and are headed back there this fall. Safe travels ✌🏻

@airstreamer 10 ай бұрын

Love historical architecture. Our old sticks and bricks was an 1872 Victorian in a historic district. Thanks for taking us along.

@snowbirdlady7221 10 ай бұрын

An interesting stop. My parents did a riverboat cruise long ago and really loved it. Their cruise was several days and included a couple of plantation tours.

@terrynall2152 10 ай бұрын

We visited Hannibal last year at the end of May and stayed up at the Cave or Mark Twains Campground. We didn’t get to everything and was told everything didn’t open until after Memorial Day. Don’t have to say but are planning another trip there in June when the festivals start. Other interesting places are The Unsinkable Molly Brown House and also Lovers Leap.Cant wait till you get your rig setup going and see it turns out. Safe Travels

@alanstallones8624 10 ай бұрын

Oh, Todd, you’re such a nut! We love you!

@wildrvlife 10 ай бұрын

What cool architecture in that town!

@rvcruising 10 ай бұрын

Fun video! Adding Hannibal to the list!

@mooreroadstotravelon3 10 ай бұрын

This was interesting to see. We are going to have to visit there next time we come to Missouri. Thanks for all the facts (lol) real and not!

@CricketLegz__ Ай бұрын

If i remember right, its 240 steps to the lighthouse. You can also drive up to the top and shave off like 200 stairs. We also have handicap parking behind the lighthouse so anyone can go.

@Kangenpower7 10 ай бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for taking us along!

@timr6290 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting place!!! Thanks guys!!!

@sherieragan765 10 ай бұрын

Wow incredible work! Thanks for sharing. We used go thru Hannibal a few time a year but too rushed to stop.

@kellymeis6684 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Will place this town on our list of “must sees”.

@terryweis1883 10 ай бұрын

You two are Hilarious and wonderful review of Hannibal, MO history.

@wandrousvindella716 10 ай бұрын

Sheila hike, Todd history, spelunking , all the things ! ( When in Louisville KY take a picnic basket of KFC to Cave Hill Cemetery when the peonies are in bloom & have dinner on the grounds while visiting the Colonel) Looking forward to your Mt Airy visit Miss Angels Heavenly Pies and then find fireballs at Bear Creek Gifts & Candy Kitchen~ Thanks for taking us along !

@lisabeel5120 10 ай бұрын

We’ve been to Hannibal several times- it really is a fun place to visit. Next time do the lighthouse and the cave! Cheers from KC ~lisa b.

@GrammyBeth 10 ай бұрын

Hubby and I loved this video! We grew in Monroe City, 20 miles west of Hannibal and I went to collage in Hannibal‼️❤️❤️😊

@SwitchItUpLife 10 ай бұрын

How fun!

@kristinireland-doll6562 10 ай бұрын

Highly recommend a long weekend there. So much to learn and fun. Nice stores on main street.

@AleciaHart-dl1od 10 ай бұрын

That house you stayed in is absolutely beautiful! What a cool town!

@chipangelicamartelle802 10 ай бұрын

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

@wisrdb 10 ай бұрын

Impresseed with your commitement here a lifes worth of work into this, cauction to the wind ..Brass set on ya...Alll N...Gods Blessings too you.

@tbolt2948 6 ай бұрын

Born, raised, live and hope to die in Hannibal. Hannibal is the hometown of many famous people including Ukulele Ike (Cliff Edwards) who did the voice of Jiminy Cricket. Molly Brown of RMS Titanic fame was born here. Harold Lear, inventor of the Lear Jet and 8 Track tape machine was born here as well, as well as many other notable people. But...NO Clemens most definitely was not Col. Sanders. Many of the buildings on Main Street are really very haunted. Many history books have been written about Hannibal; in fact, I am in the one called Hannibal Too.

@dalefrye7728 10 ай бұрын

Visiting Hannibal makes Tom and Huck come alive! My favorite was going in the cave. (Its walkable, no crawling Todd!) There are many references in Twain's books to particular spots in this cave. Also, my wife loved seeing that "mansion on the hill". I suspect you will love it also.

@HSTWXMAN 10 ай бұрын

Always up for a riverboat cruise:)

@donaldfox2171 10 ай бұрын

Great video, what a cool town

@SwitchItUpLife 10 ай бұрын

It really is!

@joemiles6917 10 ай бұрын

Been there several times passing through or picking up or delivering.

@davelauraphillips8814 10 ай бұрын

We looked at prices for river boat cruises just for the heck of it - WAY WAY WAY more expensive than we thought it would be.

@neilcherylscott6380 10 ай бұрын

That B&B looked like a nice place! Heard you say you’re going to Mayberry in April. We were there 2 years ago… nice little town… lots to see and do….

@SwitchItUpLife 10 ай бұрын

Yes! We are going to check that out in May!

@KoriandJack 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Always wanted to check out Hannibal!

@georgemitchell9696 8 ай бұрын

Clever. She’s wicked cute. All kinds of brick here. Very different geography from the west coast. No volcanoes. Best place to eat is the place that the old folks own and run. He’s a great cook,? Best soup I’ve ever had! I consider myself a good cook. He’s better. I think it’s called Greater Days. Two best in Hannibal is Greater Days and Okinawa. Used to be a food truck. Hannibal rolls are wonderful! ,

@scottsmith922 10 ай бұрын

Fun video might be a good place to stay for a couple days.

@kathykoeven 10 ай бұрын

I wanted to see that steampunk place. Please go there when you go back through Hannibal!

@stevertherver3887 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see your new graphics on your new rig. We ran into one of your Switch Crew in Harrison, Michigan today. She went to a couple of your Huddle's Georgia and Michigan. We had a nice talk!! Also, may I ask what Video software you use? Thanks!

@BrianBrown-y4u 6 ай бұрын

Wish I had know you were in the area, I live just about 45 minutes south of there. I could of hooked you up with a friend who lives there and she could have filled you in on everything there.

@jeffwindbigler4199 10 ай бұрын

Ok Shelia 2026 Mississippi River Boat Excursion, it would be a blast,side note it docks in our hometown! Todd I think your right(Colonel Sanders)

@Kingskruisin 10 ай бұрын

You're in my neck of the woods. We only live 30 minutes from there.

@sandyhazlett2600 10 ай бұрын

"Colonel Sanders all day" 🐔😉🤣

@neil2809 10 ай бұрын

There are still Some Print Shops that that use the old hand held TYPE to this day. I was in the orinting trade for50 years. Alot of the old printing is done in the Computer age. OLD SCHOOL printing is coming to an end as it was. NOW ITS ALL DONE WITH THE COMPUTERS . TAKE CARE ALL REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS ! ! ! !