Hanson
Hanson is on the Southern Pacific line and U.S. Highway 84, three miles west of Joaquin in northeastern Shelby County. It was founded about 1905 and named for a local family. At one time it was a switch station on the railroad. In 1946 Hanson had a store and a few residences. Although the name was not labeled, the 1988 county highway map showed two businesses at the site.
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D. R. Taylor | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Hanson is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Hanson is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [-Mill]
- (Sarat)
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No