Charles Hansford / Charles Hansford (1759-1850)

Charles Hansford / Charles Hansford (1759-1850) (HM2BIH)

Location: Calhoun, KY 42327 McLean County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 32.984', W 87° 15.609'

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Charles Hansford

A privateer in Virginia's Navy during the American Revolution, Hansford sailed off eastern coast of U.S., West Indies, and Spain. He was captured three times by the British. Only he and one other of 36 prisoners survived a three-month confinement on the prison ship Jersey, nicknamed "Hell Afloat."

Presented by Descendants of Charles Hansford



Charles Hansford (1759-1850)


This Revolutionary War soldier enlisted in Virginia in 1775 and served six months; enlisted in 1777 and discharged in nine months. Charles Hansford then ran away and went to sea as a privateer. Buried NW of here on Mayo Hill, Scotts Bridge Road.
Presented by Descendants of Charles Hansford
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HM NumberHM2BIH
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1995
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at 11:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 477020 N 4155890
Decimal Degrees37.54973333, -87.26015000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 32.984', W 87° 15.609'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 32' 59.04" N, 87° 15' 36.54" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 115 KY-81, Calhoun KY 42327, US
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