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Discover Mark Twain’s Elmira
For over twenty summers, Mark Twain—born Samuel Clemens—found inspiration in Elmira, New York, where he wrote some of his most famous works, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Twain’s deep ties to Elmira began through his wife, Olivia Langdon Clemens, an Elmira native and former student at Elmira College. Together, they spent summers at Quarry Farm, overlooking the Chemung River Valley, where Twain worked in his beloved octagonal study.
Today, visitors can explore Twain’s legacy across Elmira. Walk through his original study at Elmira College, browse rare memorabilia in the Mark Twain Exhibit and Reading Room, admire bronze statues of Twain and Olivia on campus, and pay respects at Woodlawn Cemetery, where Twain and his family are laid to rest. Additional exhibits at the Chemung County Historical Museum offer further insight into Twain’s life and the region that inspired him.
From literary landmarks to historical exhibits, Elmira offers a meaningful way to experience the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest writers.
