Hanston

From driving through Hanston, you would never suspect that the town's name was a point of significant conflict. According to the library's website:

The City of Hanston was established as the town of Marena in 1878. In 1901, the railroad came through town and the town name was changed to Olney-Hannston. A depot with stockyards was built for the transport of cattle. The name of the town changed again in 1902 to Hanston. The Hann family had donated land to the city. There was a lengthy feud over the changing of the town name.

As we drove into town, we saw Saint Anthony's Parish Church, a cemetery outside of town, and an elementary school. Hanston also has some quiet little neighborhoods, a few dirt roads, and a grain elevator, as well as a few other churches. On Main Street, we saw the library, city hall, a senior center, and Ruff Stuff Parts Supply. We also saw three defunct gas stations of varying ages. The city park is on the edge of town, right next to a cornfield.