Literary Missouri

Literary Missouri

Missouri is where one world-famous author spent her retirement years, two authors spent their childhoods, and one author lived on and off throughout her life because she just couldn’t seem to leave for good.

All of the Missouri authors have major museums or collections highlighting their work. Visit the sites on the Missouri Author Adventures Trail and let the “Show-Me State” show you how a state takes pride in its literary history!

Click any link below for author and place information.

A. Eugene Field, St. Louis

B. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Mansfield

C. Rose Cecil O’Neill, Walnut Shade

D. Mark Twain, Hannibal

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