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Grave of Mark Twain

The resting place of Samuel Clemens is marked with a twelve-foot high monument, the exact measurement of the Mississippi watermark termed 'mark twain.' The measurement, which became Clemen's nom de plume, was the 2 fathom water depth needed for riverboats to clear the bottom during river runs. Clemens son-in-law, Ossip Gabrilowitsch is interred here also, at the distinguished musician's request, at Clemens feet. Grave markers quote from the author's works.

Location Walnut Street
Elmira New York

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