Mark Twain House

Historic house museum · Hartford, Connecticut

Illustration of Mark Twain House

Overview

The Mark Twain House is the ornate home where author Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, lived with his family in Hartford.

History

Twain lived in the house from 1874 to 1891 and wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" there. Harriet Beecher Stowe's house stands next door.

Today

The house is a museum with tours and events throughout the year.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.