Hannibal in Marion County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

William Henry Hatch

Farmer - Statesman - Lawyer

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 11, 2012

1. William Henry Hatch Marker

Inscription. Born in Scott County, Kentucky, September 11, 1833
Died at his home, Strawberry Hill Farm, near Hannibal December 23, 1896.
Representative First District of Missouri in the Congress of the United States 1879 - 1895

The impress of his public service may be found in the legislation of his country; that of his private life, in the hearts of all with whom it came in touch.
A memorial from his fellow citizens.

Erected 1914.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1833.

Location. 39° 42.504′ N, 91° 21.531′ W. Marker is in Hannibal, Missouri, in Marion County. It is on Broadway Ext. (U.S. 36) just east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hannibal MO 63401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Missouri’s Mark Twain Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named William Henry Hatch (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Street Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First School House in Hannibal

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(within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Horr House (about 600 feet away); Standard Printing Company Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannibal.

Also see . . . William H. Hatch - Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

William Henry Hatch Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, June 11, 2012

2. William Henry Hatch Statue

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 11, 2012

3. William Henry Hatch Marker

In recognition of the Hatch Act Centennial 1887 - 1987
This landmark legislation authorized agricultural experiment stations in each state associated with the land grant university.
Place here September 18, 1987 by The Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Missouri and the Missouri State Historical Society.

William Henry Hatch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 11, 2012

4. William Henry Hatch

His life was gentle, and the elements so mix'd in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world this was a man.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.