Historical Marker
Andrew Hanson
Historical marker location:
900 W. Lamar Street, Sherman, Texas
( West Hill Cemetery, 900 W. Lamar St.)
Marker installed: 1972
(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.