In 1855, Mark Twain, or Samuel Clemens, lived in Keokuk, Iowa where he lodged at a local hotel.

He worked as a printer with his brother Orion and together they authored Keokuk’s first City Directory. His family established the town of West Point in 1837 and his great grandmother is interred in West Point Cemetery. In 1856 Clemens left printing and became a riverboat pilot, an experience from which he based several of his well-known novels

Newly opened two-room executive suite. Bedroom has king bed, private bathroom with shower, large whirlpool tub and fireplace, dressing table, cable TV DVD/VCR Combo and private telephone. Adjacent companion room has sofa-sleeper, kitchenette.