Hanson in Hopkins County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Hanson
Erected 1994 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1948.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 37° 25.018′ N, 87° 28.863′ W. Marker is in Hanson, Kentucky, in Hopkins County. Marker is at the intersection of Hanson Road (U.S. 41) and Eastlawn Road (State Route 260), on the right when traveling north on Hanson Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7250 Hanson Road, Hanson KY 42413, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Partisan Rangers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson Stage Stop (approx. 3.3 miles away); Forrest Reconnoitered (approx. 5.4 miles away); Rosenwald High School / Professor C. L. Timberlake (approx. 6 miles away); Harvey-Bassett House (approx. 6 miles away); Zion Temple A.M.E. Zion Church (approx. 6 miles away); Army of Six (approx. 6.1 miles away); Steuben's Lick (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanson.
Also see . . .
1. City of Hanson history. (Submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Hanson. (Submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.