Our company’s founder, Christian Henry Hanson, came to the United States from Denmark in the mid-1800s.

Shortly after arriving in the US, the 39th New York Volunteer Infantry drafted Christian into the Civil War. Christian fought with the 39th in many significant battles and was injured in the Battle of Gettysburg. He was taken to Fort Dearborn in Chicago, where he was discharged and decided to settle in the growing city.

C.H. Hanson is a family business, with the fourth and fifth-generation Hansons running the company today. It is not often that a company remains in one family for 155 years, and we credit our success to the Lord’s provision. The Hansons thank God for His grace and mercy and continue to build the company on strong, faith-based principles.  Explore our collection of C.H. Hanson Steel Stamps and Tools!