Hanover, Virginia
Hanover, Virginia | ||
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GNIS feature ID2629025 | | |
Hanover is an
Courthouse
Its most notable structure is the
The Hanover County Courthouse is an operating courthouse. Located along U.S. Route 301, it is across the green from the Hanover Tavern. The courthouse is the third oldest courthouse still in use in the United States. Some local historians cited the courthouse as built in 1735, but the state historical society notes it was built between 1737 and 1742.[4]
Geography
Hanover is located in northeastern Hanover County, south of the Pamunkey River, which forms the border with Caroline County. U.S. Route 301 passes through the center of the CDP, leading south 18 miles (29 km) to the center of Richmond and north 20 miles (32 km) to Bowling Green. Virginia State Route 54 leads west 6 miles (10 km) to Ashland.
According to the
Notable people
- Robert C. Nicholas, US senator
- Patrick Henry, Statesman & founding father
References
- ^ a b c "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Hanover CDP, Virginia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Discover Richmond". Archived from the original on 2008-10-18. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
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