Description
Located along the Mississippi River in southeastern Marion County. This city is bounded on the north by Holliday Hill, on the south by Lovers Leap. The city is bisected by Bear Creek and Ides Hill which divides the area into sections: North Hannibal and South Hannibal. (MO-T109/p354)
History
This community was settled approximately 1817 and originally called Staveley's Landing, or Stavelys Landing. It is best known as the home of Mark Twain. (MO-T109/p354)