Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Andrew Hanson

(1855-1940)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. Andrew Hanson Marker

Inscription. Owned Sherman's first bakery for 35 years. Born in Schleswigholstein, Denmark. Came to United States, 1872, and to Texas, 1878. With F.W. Boedeker (whose interest he soon bought) started the Star Bakery, 1879. Had first delivery service, first commercially made ice cream in town. Built family residences at two midtown sites. Married (1880) Anna Lundorf; had 4 children. His father, mother, and brothers came from Denmark to join him. All are buried here. Recorded - 1972
Marker sponsors: Mamie A. and Anna W. Weihs

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7383.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 33° 37.96′ N, 96° 37.308′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of West Lamar Street and South Woods Street on West Lamar Street. The marker is located in the northwest section of the West Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 W Lamar Street, Sherman TX 75092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Sherman Storm of 1896 (within shouting distance of this marker); B.H. Zauk (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reverend J.H. Reynolds (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Jefferson Shannon

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(about 600 feet away); Tom Randolph (about 700 feet away); Andrew L. Randell (about 700 feet away); The Rev. John Silliman Moore (about 800 feet away); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mattie Davis Lucas (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Andrew and Anna Hanson Gravestone with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. Andrew and Anna Hanson Gravestone with Marker

The view of the Andrew Hanson Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Andrew Hanson Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.