Mark Twain in popular culture

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Actor Jeffrey Weissman portraying Mark Twain in 2015

Mark Twain 's legacy includes awards, events, a variety of memorials and namesakes, and numerous works of art, entertainment, and media.

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Amusement parks and attractions

Arts and entertainment

Artwork

Comics

Film

Literature

Music

Online

Google
Webcomics

Postage stamps

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1960 stamp marking the 125th birthday of "Mark Tven"

Sculptures

Stage productions

Television

Awards

Awards in his name proliferate:

Events

Places

In space

Geography

Plants

Schools

Several schools are named after him, including:

Structures

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Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut

Many sites have been named after Twain. Many buildings associated with the writer, including some of his many homes, have been preserved as museums.

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