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

☞ 👀 We had an amazing stopover in Hannibal Missouri. We had the opportunity to learn more about Mark Twain and his long life and adventures. RV Life provides so many places we can visit and explore and that's what makes traveling an enjoyable time.
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[@KathyDragel-v5d]

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

[@markhmorrison]

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."

[@rebeccafigueroa6819]

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]

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

[@southerngypsy-pollyburnett3104]

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.

[@TrailerTravelin]

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

[@jaynamarrinan6065]

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.

[@wildrvlife]

What cool architecture in that town!

[@markgettemeyer1145]

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

[@lisabeel5120]

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.

[@cross9494]

"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]

That’s a fun fact!!

[@airstreamer]

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

[@badgerpa9]

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]

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.

[@snowbirdlady7221]

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.

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

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!

[@kristinireland-doll6562]

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

[@Kangenpower7]

Another great video! Thanks for taking us along!

[@donaldfox2171]

Great video, what a cool town

[@SwitchItUpLife]

It really is!

[@alanstallones8624]

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

[@timr6290]

Very interesting place!!! Thanks guys!!!

[@kellymeis6684]

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

[@terryweis1883]

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

[@sherieragan765]

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

[@rvcruising]

Fun video! Adding Hannibal to the list!

[@GrammyBeth]

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

[@SwitchItUpLife]

How fun!

[@terrynall2152]

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

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@tbolt2948]

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.

[@AleciaHart-dl1od]

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

[@neilcherylscott6380]

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]

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

[@wisrdb]

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.

[@dalefrye7728]

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.

[@wandrousvindella716]

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 !

[@HSTWXMAN]

Always up for a riverboat cruise:)

[@KoriandJack]

Great video! Always wanted to check out Hannibal!

[@CricketLegz__]

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.

[@joemiles6917]

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

[@stevertherver3887]

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!

[@scottsmith922]

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

[@kathykoeven]

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

[@davelauraphillips8814]

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.

[@BrianBrown-y4u]

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.

[@greggbimber7619]

Hi from the Bimber's

[@georgemitchell9696]

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! ,

[@jeffwindbigler4199]

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)

[@KingskruisinRV]

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

[@sandyhazlett2600]

"Colonel Sanders all day" 🐔😉🤣

[@neil2809]

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 ! ! ! !

[@southerngypsy-pollyburnett3104]

Colonel Sanders was from Kentucky Todd

[@marlothomas9196]

C4YT💚

[@wisrdb]

KZbin money is a joke the bigger you get the worse it gets.Other avenues needto be looked at...Love your growth as wellas your pupose. ALL N

[@cynthiadameron1399]

If this river could talk….

[@willardsaylor8294]

Now I could go for some KFC!! Lol

[@SwitchItUpLife]

😂

[@SpykersB]

Is this home to hannibal lecter to? 🥺.... 😂🍻

[@theresaU9619]

C4YT

[@jaynamarrinan6065]

Todd, if you tend toward claustrophobia, don’t go in Mark Twain Cave. Trust me on this.

[@Malaki420]

Elon Musk

[@jomarkelly3932]

C4YT = Safe Travels 🍀🍀🍀

[@fred_brunell]

C4YT