Crime & Safety
St. Louis Landmark Destroyed By Fire
The James L. Clemens House was a total loss after an early morning fire.
NORTH ST. LOUIS, MO — A historic home in north St. Louis was destroyed in an early-morning blaze. The James L. Clemens House, home of author Mark Twain's uncle and a spot he reportedly visited, caught fire early Wednesday.
Firefighters responded to a four-alarm fire at the home at around 3:30 a.m., according to KSKD.
According to the City of St. Louis website, the house, located 1849 Cass Ave., has been a city landmark since 1971. It was built around 1859-1860.
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