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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hanover_County,_VirginiaHanover County, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Hanover County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 109,979. [1] Its county seat is Hanover. [2] Hanover County is a part of the Greater Richmond Region.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hanover,_VirginiaHanover, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Hanover is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat [2] and is located at the junction of U.S. Route 301 and State Route 54 south of the Pamunkey River.

3. www.hanovercounty.gov › 684Hanover's History | Hanover County, VA

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   Founded in 1720, Hanover County is celebrating its 300 th birthday in 2020. Enriched with history, it has 39 sites on the National Register of Historic Places or the Virginia Landmarks Register and 56 Virginia Historical Markers.

4. www.hanoverhistorical.org › mapsHanover County Historical Society: Maps

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   A new and accurate map of Virginia wherein most of the counties are laid down from actual surveys. With a concise account of the number of inhabitants, the trade, soil, and produce of that Province. By cartographer John Henry. Published in London by Thos. Jefferys, 1770 LOC link: Click here

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Hanover-VirginiaHanover | Colonial History, Plantations & Civil War | Britannica

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   Hanover, village, seat of Hanover county, east-central Virginia, U.S. It lies immediately east of Ashland, near the Pamunkey River, 15 miles (24 km) north of Richmond. Founded in 1720 and named for the elector of Hanover (afterward King George I of England), it is known for its association with.

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6. www.visitrichmondva.com › hanover › aboutAbout Hanover | History & Popular Attractions - Visit Richmond VA

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   Hanover is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with approximately 100,000 residents. Enjoy the true small-town appeal of Ashland, where locally-owned shops, restaurants and a quaint town center recall the feel of a simpler time.

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   What county is Hanover Virginia?

   • Its county seat is Hanover. [ 2] Hanover County is a part of the Greater Richmond Region . Located in the western Tidewater region of Virginia, Hanover County was created on November 26, 1719, from the area of New Kent County called St. Peter's Parish.

   Hanover County, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Who settled Hanover County?

   • The area was settled by plantation owners and tobacco farmers in the late 17 th century. Founded in 1720, Hanover County is celebrating its 300 th birthday in 2020. Enriched with history, it has 39 sites on the National Register of Historic Places or the Virginia Landmarks Register and 56 Virginia Historical Markers.

   Hanover's History | Hanover County, VA

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   What is Hanover County known for?

   • Hanover County was also the birthplace of Henry Clay, who became known as a politician in Kentucky, author of the Missouri Compromise of 1820, and Secretary of State . The Chickahominy River forms the border of the county in the Mechanicsville area.

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   Why did Hanover County get its name?

   • It was named for the Electorate of Hanover in Germany, because King George I of Great Britain was Elector of Hanover at the time. The county was developed by planters moving west from the Virginia tidewater, where soils had been exhausted by tobacco monoculture .

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8. www.hanovercounty.govHanover County, VA | Official Website

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   Hanover County to launch inaugural Citizens Academy. Hanover County residents are invited to get an inside look at how their local government works by participating in the inaugural Engage Hanover Citizens Academy (EHCA). At-risk Hanover residents urged to register for emergency assistance.