HANNIBAL, Mo. — Historic sites in Mark Twain's hometown are open and safe despite reports of some flooding.
The Mississippi River was a few feet above flood stage, and some low-lying streets were flooded as of early May, according to The Hannibal Courier-Post, but downtown is protected by a flood levee.
The eight properties that belong to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum - including the Becky Thatcher House, Huckleberry Finn House and Grant's Drug Store - are operating normally. Even the Mark Twain Riverboat is still taking cruises.
Details at www.marktwainmuseum.org.
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