Hanna means mining to people in Carbon County. A quick drive-through will show you an
unbelievably huge drag line operation for coal mining that backdrops the town. If you stop,
pay your respects at the Miner's Monument, which commemorates the loss of life in a 1903
cave-in. Hanna also has on display, the Union Pacific Railroad Snowplow. In the early days,
this snowplow was used to clear the tracks during high snow conditions. Hanna also has a
great recreation center. This modern facility boasts a full size gym, racquetball courts, and
an indoor swimming pool.

Wind Energy is alive and well in Hanna, please look at the following link for information
on SeaWest WindPower www.seawestwindpower.com.

The Hanna Museum
The Museum, which is located in the old Community Hall
building, is listed on the National Registry of Historic
Places. Originally constructed as a saloon in 1890, the
hall has served many purposes in the Union Pacific Coal
Company Town. Sharin the Front Street site is The Miner’s
Cottage, a restored exemplary Two Town House. The
Hanna Basin Museum is an active participant in the Carbon
Cemetary Restoration and Preservation Project. The
Museum houses the Carbon archive, resources revealing
life and death in the first coal camp (1868-1902) along the
original line of the Union Pacific Railroad.