Place:Hanson, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States

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NameHanson
TypeCity
Coordinates37.418°N 87.481°W
Located inHopkins, Kentucky, United States
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Hanson is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 625 at the 2000 census. It is named for Henry B. Hanson, a civil engineer and surveyor who plotted the town for the Henderson and Nashville Railroad (now CSX Transportation). CSX Transportation runs through Hanson and operates a siding track there named after the town. The companies that supply power to Hanson residents are Kentucky Utilities and Kenergy. The Hanson Historic District is located in the city.

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