The Gibson House, also known as The
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has p ...
Manor, is an historic home which is located in
Jamestown,
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Mercer County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 110,652. Its county seat is Mercer, and its largest city is Hermitage. The county was created in 1800 and later organized in 1803.
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It was added to the
National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
History and architectural features
Built in 1855, the Gibson House is a two-story, square brick residence with a hipped roof and central
cupola. The design displays elements of the
Greek Revival,
Italianate, and
Georgian styles. Also located on the property is a contributing
carriage house.
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The house was converted to restaurant use during the mid-1950s, and is now owned by a community foundation.
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It was added to the
National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
References
External links
The Gibson House (aka: The Mark Twain Manor) - Victorian Houses on Waymarking.com
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
Georgian architecture in Pennsylvania
Greek Revival houses in Pennsylvania
Italianate architecture in Pennsylvania
Houses completed in 1855
Houses in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
National Register of Historic Places in Mercer County, Pennsylvania