Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Statue - Mark Twain Historic District - Hannibal, Missouri
Posted by: BruceS
N 39° 42.777 W 091° 21.481
15S E 640747 N 4397187
Statue of literary characters, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn at the base of Cardiff Hill in Hannibal, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMDQRQ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2012
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The statue has Tom and Huck walking side by side. Tom Sawyer has a stick in his hand holding a "knapsack" over his shoulder. He is barefoot with his trousers rolled up at the bottom. Huck holding a walking stick is wearing a staw hat and overalls and is also barefoot. The statue was dedicated May 27, 1926 and was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mahan and their son. The statue on a red granite base is located at the base of Cardiff Hill, a favorite play area of Tom Sawyer and his friends.