Mark Twain House is a Gothic Revival house in Hartford, Connecticut, and a filming location for Ghost Hunters (2009). Built in 1874, it was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Mark Twain Memorial.
Location: 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Nook Farm, Hartford
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0937, SRC-0938 - Designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0937, SRC-0938 - Built in 1874
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0937, SRC-0938 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0938, SRC-0939, SRC-3147 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0937, SRC-0939, SRC-3148 - Owned by Mark Twain Memorial
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0937, SRC-0939, SRC-3148 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0937, SRC-0939, SRC-7347, SRC-7348 - Appeared in Ghost Hunters (tv, 2009)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-9371, SRC-9372, SRC-9518
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0937 — Mark Twain House — National Register of Historic Places / National Historic Landmark Nomination Form (National Park Service) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0938 — The Mark Twain House (1874) — Historic Buildings of Connecticut (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0939 — Mark Twain House — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3147 — SAH Archipedia (Society of Architectural Historians) — Mark Twain House, Hartford (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3148 — The Mark Twain House & Museum — Our History (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4849 — The Mark Twain House & Museum (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7347 — State Symbols USA: Mark Twain House & Museum (Connecticut Landmark) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7348 — North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association: The Mark Twain House & Museum (Tier 3, organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9371 — marktwainhouse.blogspot.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9372 — www.damnedct.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9518 — Syfy.com — Ghost Hunters: Episode Recap: Mark Twain House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
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publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open 9:30am-5:30pm, last tour 4:15pm; 7 days/week Apr-Dec, closed Tuesdays Jan-Mar. 55-min guided house tours. Closed Easter, Jul 4, Thanksgiving, Dec 24-25, Jan 1.
Admission: Adults $28, seniors $26, children (6-16) $15, under 6 free; museum galleries only $8
Frequently asked questions
How is Mark Twain House connected to Ghost Hunters?
Mark Twain House, in Hartford, Connecticut, has a documented connection to Ghost Hunters. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Mark Twain House?
Yes — Mark Twain House is open to the public. Hours: Open 9:30am-5:30pm, last tour 4:15pm; 7 days/week Apr-Dec, closed Tuesdays Jan-Mar. 55-min guided house tours. Closed Easter, Jul 4, Thanksgiving, Dec 24-25, Jan 1.. Admission: Adults $28, seniors $26, children (6-16) $15, under 6 free; museum galleries only $8.
Who designed Mark Twain House?
Mark Twain House was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter.
Where is Mark Twain House located?
Mark Twain House is located in Hartford, Connecticut.