The Gibson House (aka: The Mark Twain Manor)
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N 41° 29.082 W 080° 26.370
17T E 546791 N 4592718
Home of Dr. Gibson, featured as "the Doctor" character in Mark Twain's "Innocents Abroad". The restaurant that occasionally inhabits this mansion was called The Mark Twain Manor.
Waymark Code: WM3HHY
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2008
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Mark Twain(Samuel Clemens)once boarded at this house as the guest of its owner, Dr. Gibson, the local tycoon and world traveler. He became friends with the doctor and decided he'd make an excellent character in one of his novels. The following is taken from the Manor's website:
The restaurant derives its name from the friendship forged between Dr. Gibson and the famous author Mark Twain. The two gentlemen met on a trip abroad. Mr. Twain makes reference to 'the doctor' in his novel, 'Innocents Abroad'. Hence the creation of the restaurant's name, The Mark Twain Manor. It is said that Mrs. Gibson was not impressed with some inappropriate manners shown by Mr. Twain as their house guest. She was appalled at his choice of wardrobe when attending breakfast in his pajamas and promptly sent him back up to his room to change into more appropriate attire.
Short Description: The owner was a friend to Mark Twain and was a character in a famous novel.
Book Title: Innocents Abroad
Author's Name: Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Name of Waymarked Item: The Gibson House
Location of Item: Liberty Street, Jamestown, PA
More Information:
The home and Dr. Gibson inspired Mark Twain to include them in "Innocents Abroad"
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
First Year Published: Not listed
Admission Price?: Not Listed
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