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CHL No. 138 Mark Twain Cabin Historic Markers - Tuolumne

Guidebook

NO. 138 MARK TWAIN CABIN - This is a replica of Mark Twain's cabin, with original chimney and fireplace. Here on Jackass Hill, young Mark Twain, while guest of the Gillis Brothers in 1864-65, gathered material for The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, which first brought him fame, and for Roughing It.

Location

Mark Twain Cabin, 20777 Jackass Hill Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
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Notes

There are multiple markers for this landmark. FIRST: State Plaque located at: 8546 CA-49, Sonora, California (37.990561, -120.4748) SECOND: Private Plaque located at the cabin. (Address above) THIRD: Another State Plaque located at: 8628 CA-49 Sonora, California (37.99138, -120.468811)

NO. 138 MARK TWAIN CABIN - First Marker