Enjoy the fresh air while meandering the hiking trails down to the shallow, flowing creek. Listen to the sounds of birds in the morning, wake

to the smell of a homemade breakfast. Old-fashioned sourdough pancakes or omelets with sides of thick-sliced bacon will complete your

stay. The host prepares all meals fresh and will accommodate special diets.

Come discover the history of the old school building our home encases.

Richard Hammon, a former high school guidance director and professional chef, opened his B & B in the spring

Of 1999, and he loves preparing not just big breakfasts, but made-to-order dinners for any guest who wants to

Feast on prime rib; slow-roasted loin of pork, or seafood. Breakfasts range from old-fashioned sourdough

Pancakes with huckleberry syrup to omelets served with thick slab bacon and home fries. Guest can dine in from

the glassed in front porch or al fresco.

This area is great for boating and fishing,” Hammon says. “There’s a good deal of history to be discovered

too. You can browse through antique shops, ride bicycles, or hike along many of the nature paths.”

The history of the old school building is fascinating as its modern day usage. Part of the charm of Stone School Inn

is the local history surrounding the school. Opening in 1834, it was built of limestone hauled from bluffs along the

Mississippi River. For over 150 years , the address was simply :Oldest School”, Hannibal, Missouri.

There’s a trap-door hidden in the floor, where the ground was hollowed out so probably connect to

the underground railroad – given its proximity to the river.

Did Mark Twain Socialize here?

This fire pit made of geodes is as old as the school (5 years older than Mark Twain) Ask about our history.