Hanson, KY

united states

Hanson is a small western Kentucky city of under 1,000 people, located about 15 miles southeast of Madisonville in Hopkins County. Take Kentucky Route 70 to reach town directly, or connect via the Western Kentucky Parkway for longer trips. The area's rolling farmland and mining heritage create a distinctly rural atmosphere. The town features a striking 40-foot concrete coal miner statue honoring the region's mining history.