Marker Inscription
(1855-1940) 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. Incise in base: Marker Sponsors: Mamie A. and Anna W. Weihs
About this site
Hanson, Andrew is a historical marker in Sherman, Grayson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 144 historical markers documented in Grayson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 208 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6327, -96.6218 near Sherman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Great Sherman Storm of 1896 (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Shannon, Thomas Jefferson, West Hill, and Tom Randolph (Nov. 13, 1854 - Jan. 8, 1918).
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5181007383. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
