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Hanover Borough, PA

Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,429 at the 2020 census. Located 19 miles (31 km) southwest of York and 54 miles (87 km) north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland, the town is situated in a productive agricultural region. It is named after the German city of Hanover and is a principal city of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.

The site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, Hanover has since become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" due to the establishment of multiple food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century. Notable companies based in the borough include Utz Brands and Snyder's of Hanover.

In 1727, John Digges, an Irish nobleman of Prince George's County, Maryland, obtained a grant of 10,000 acres (40 km2) of land where Hanover is now located from Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore. The area was called Digges Choice, and in 1730, a group of Catholics started the settlement that became known as the Conewego Settlement. Settlers from both Maryland and Pennsylvania began moving into the area in the 1730s. At this time, Maryland and Pennsylvania did not agree on the northern border of Maryland and the southern border of Pennsylvania, and the area that is now Hanover was in the disputed area claimed by both states. This led to numerous disputes about property ownership from the 1730s until 1760. The dispute was settled when Maryland and Pennsylvania hired British expert surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to survey what became known as the Mason–Dixon Line. This line was surveyed between 1763 and 1767 and put an end to decades of disputes over rights and ownership. 

Hanover Borough places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UPMC Hanover offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Hanover Boxing Club provides fitness classes through martial arts. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. The Hanover Area YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Schimizzi Family Chiropractic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. For yoga enthusiasts, Life in Balance Yoga offers a variety of classes to suit all levels. Sapphire Float Spa provides top-notch spa services, including massages and skincare treatments.

The top sites in Hanover, PA are Codorus State Park, Hanover Trolley Trail Hanover Trailhead, and Breakdown Rage Room.

Population: 16,548 (2022). Area: 3.70 sq mi (9.57 km2). Elevation: 591 feet (180 meters). ZIP Code: 17331. Area code: 717. 

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Is Hanover, PA good place to live?

Hanover is in York County. Living in Hanover offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hanover, there are a lot of parks. Many families and retirees live in Hanover and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hanover are above average.

Is Hanover, PA a city or town?

Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,429 at the 2020 census. Located 19 miles (31 km) southwest of York and 54 miles (87 km) north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland, the town is situated in a productive agricultural region. It is named after the German city of Hanover and is a principal city of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.

What is the history of Hanover, PA?

Laid out in 1763 by Colonel Richard McAllister, it was incorporated as a borough in 1815 and named for Hanover, Germany. Earlier it had been known as McAllistertown. Later it was called Rogue’s Roost, and Rogue’s Harbour, because of its lack of law enforcement over boundary disputes between Pennsylvania and Maryland. The first American Civil War battle north of the Mason-Dixon Line was fought there on June 30, 1863, when General J.E.B. Stuart’s Confederate cavalry clashed with Union forces under General Hugh J. Kilpatrick and General George A. Custer.

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Borough of Hanover

Wikipedia

Niche

Britannica

Codorus State Park

Hanover Trolley Trail Hanover Trailhead

Breakdown Rage Room

UPMC Hanover

Hanover Boxing Club

Planet Fitness

Hanover Area YMCA

Schimizzi Family Chiropractic

Life in Balance Yoga

Sapphire Float Spa

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