Hannibal in Marion County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Craig Dowell Joey Hoag Billy Hoag
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 15, 2020
1. Craig Dowell Joey Hoag Billy Hoag Marker
On May 10, 1967, three adventurous boys explored these hills in the footprints of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer only to never be seen again. Craig, Joey, and Billy will be remembered by rescue teams who came from coast to coast to solve the disappearance. These boys are dearly missed and loved by their families and friends, but will never be forgotten by all. This historical monument also reflects the love of the community and a nation who helped in the search.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1967.
Location. 39° 42.24′ N, 91° 20.838′ W. Marker is in Hannibal, Missouri, in Marion County. Marker is adjacent to the Lover's Leap scenic overlook parking lot, off Missouri Highway 79. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hannibal MO 63401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Legend of Lovers Leap (a few steps from this marker); 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Clemens Field Commemoration (approx. half a mile away); Mark Twain Hotel (approx. half a mile away); 351⅛ (approx. half a mile away); 342 (approx. half a mile away); 390 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannibal.
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1. Mystery over disappearing boys remains unsolved 50 years later. Hannibal Courier-Post website entry (2020) (Submitted on September 23, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Lover's Leap. Hannibal Parks & Recreation website entry (Submitted on September 23, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Lost boys monument relocated on Lover's Leap. Hannibal Courier-Post website entry (2020) (Submitted on September 23, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
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2. Craig Dowell Joey Hoag Billy Hoag
"Hannibal's Lost Boys Mystery Endures 50 Years Later"
NPR website entry, 2017
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NPR website entry, 2017
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 15, 2020
3. Craig Dowell Joey Hoag Billy Hoag Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 23, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 23, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
