Hanover, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hanover, Virginia
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Location in Hanover County and the state of Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 110 ft (30 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 252 |
| • Density | 212/sq mi (81.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
23069
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| FIPS code | 51-35160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629025 |
Hanover is a small place in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Hanover is also the county seat of Hanover County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. You can find Hanover where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 301 and State Route 54. It's just south of the Pamunkey River. In 2010, about 252 people lived here.
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Historic Courthouse
One of the most important buildings in Hanover is the Hanover County Courthouse. It's so special that it's been named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a place with a lot of history that's protected.
A famous lawyer named Patrick Henry used to practice law here. He was a very important person in American history. He argued a famous case called the Parson's Cause right in this courthouse.
Hanover Tavern and Theatre
The courthouse is part of the Hanover County Courthouse Historic District. This area also includes the Hanover Tavern. This tavern was rebuilt in 1791 on the spot of an older building from the time of the American Revolution.
In 1953, the tavern became the Barksdale Theatre. This was the first dinner theatre in the United States! It was also the first performing arts group in Virginia to welcome audiences of all races, which was a big step forward.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Another historic building nearby is St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This list includes places that are important to American history and culture.
Courthouse Today
The Hanover County Courthouse is still used today for court cases. It's located along U.S. Route 301, right across a green space from the Hanover Tavern. It's one of the oldest courthouses in the United States that is still being used. Some historians think it was built in 1735, but others say it was built between 1737 and 1742.
Geography of Hanover
Hanover is in the northeastern part of Hanover County. It's south of the Pamunkey River, which forms the border with Caroline County.
U.S. Route 301 goes right through the middle of Hanover. This road can take you south about 18 miles (29 km) to the city of Richmond. If you go north on Route 301, you'll reach Bowling Green about 20 miles (32 km) away. Virginia State Route 54 goes west from Hanover about 6 miles (10 km) to Ashland.
Hanover covers a total area of about 3.1 square kilometers (1.2 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water. The Pamunkey River connects Hanover to the York River system.
Notable People from Hanover
Some important people have connections to Hanover:
- Robert C. Nicholas – A US senator.
- Patrick Henry – A famous statesman and one of America's Founding Fathers.
See also
In Spanish: Hanover (Virginia) para niños
