Header Image

Mark Twain Title Company

"Lighting the path to home ownership"

The 127 Year History of Mark Twain Title Company

January 20, 1898
The formation of the Marion County Abstract Company is announced.
(Palmyra Spectator 1/20/1898)
Formation of Marion County Abstract Company - 1898
January 27, 1898
Announcement of location for the company.
Announcement of Location for the Company - 1/27/1898
February 3, 1898
Announcement of the election of members for Marion County Abstract Company.
Election of Members for Marion County Abstract Company - 2/3/1898
February 17, 1898
Announcement of anticipated opening of facility.
Announcement of Anticipated Opening of Facility - 2/17/1898
March 24, 1898
Advertisement for Marion County Abstract Company.
Advertisement for Marion County Abstract Company - 3/24/1898
April 28, 1898
Advertisement for Marion County Abstract Company.
Advertisement for Marion County Abstract Company - 4/28/1898
April 16, 1902
Spectator profile of the then-owner of the Marion County Abstract Company, Robert Lee Doherty, AKA R. L. Doherty.
Profile of R. L. Doherty - 4/16/1902
April 10, 1912
R. L. Doherty profile in the Spectator about his telescope hobby.
R. L. Doherty's Telescope Hobby - 4/10/1912
July 1, 1914
R. L. Doherty remained with the company after its sale.
R. L. Doherty Remained with the Company After Sale - 1914
June 12, 1935
William P Johnson passed away and left the company to his 2 sons, Robert Johnson and Stewart Johnson.
William P Johnson Passed Away - 1935
January 6, 1943
Both Stewart Johnson and Robert Johnson were inducted into World War II and had to close the company down for “the duration.”
Company Closed During WWII - 1943
October 20, 1943
Stewart Johnson and Robert Johnson profile on their service in the war.
Johnson Brothers' Service in WWII - 1943
November 14, 1945
Announcement of the re-opening of the Marion County Abstract Company.
Re-opening of Marion County Abstract Company - 1945
November 14, 1945
Profile for the re-opening of the Marion County Abstract Company.
Profile of Re-opening - 1945
October 3, 1957
Announcement of Bob Johnson purchasing the company.
Bob Johnson Purchases the Company - 1957
March 9, 1960
Article detailing the Palmyra Explosion of 1960, which occurred March 2, 1960.
Palmyra Explosion Article - 1960
March 9, 1960
Article detailing the Palmyra Explosion of 1960, which occurred March 2, 1960.
Palmyra Explosion Article - 1960
March 9, 1960
Photo showing the building damage.
Building Damage from Palmyra Explosion - 1960
March 10, 1960
Announcement thanking everyone for the help after the explosion.
Thank You Announcement After Explosion - 1960
November 24, 1960
Photograph showing the new building rebuilt after the explosion.
New Building Rebuilt After Explosion - 1960
November 24, 1960
Article showing the new building rebuilt after the explosion.
New Building Article - 1960
November 24, 1960
Century Press newspaper post congratulating Marion County Abstract Company on their new building.
Century Press Congratulates New Building - 1960
November 24, 1960
Photo showing the deed writing process used.
Deed Writing Process - 1960
November 24, 1960
Photo showing the microfilm process.
Microfilm Process - 1960
Today
Today Mark Twain Title Company is among the state of Missouri's premiere Title Insurance Companies. We offer deed preparation, notary services, title searches, title insurance, closings, have a licensed and insured escrow account, and every one of our employees has Title Insurance Producers license. We strive to help you achieve whatever your real estate goals are, in any way we are qualified.