HOMETOWNS OF HUCK

http://www.hanmo.com Hannibal MO., Often the the name of the town I give people who ask where I was born and raised. Actually, I was raised in http://www.bgchamber.org/Bowling Green, MO. just a few miles south of Hannibal, but as many do, I tell people unfamiliar with the area of the nearest large city of interest that they may have actually heard of. But, Hannibal does have a significant part of my raising and thus, my history. Each spring, Hannibal host's a festival called "Mark Twain Days". Locals dress in the period of the Mark Twain era and there are contests, fairs etc. One such contest, though I don't know if it still goes on today, is the Fence Whitewashing Contest. Mom and Dad would put me in this as a boy, dressed in nothing but overhauls, a straw hat,no shoes or socks, and of course, a straw sticking out of my mouth! I have pictures to prove it! Anyway, this helped in my nickname at a later date. But I have fond memories of both Bowling Green, my actual hometown, and of Hannibal. If you ever get the chance, Hannibal is a great place to site-see and visit. With tons of history, sites and people of notable interest who were born there, you are sure to learn and enjoy your visit.