Cardinal Cushing Centers
Cardinal Cushing Centers, Educational facility in Hanover, United States.
Cardinal Cushing Centers is an educational campus in Hanover that serves students with developmental and intellectual needs through a range of structured programs. The grounds contain buildings arranged to support classroom learning, residential living, job training, and specialized services across different age groups.
The center was established in 1949 through the vision of a cardinal and family funding to pioneer education for people with special needs. It became one of the first institutions in the country to combine residential care with comprehensive educational and vocational support.
The center is named after a cardinal who devoted his life to supporting people with developmental needs. Visitors today experience a place where education and care are woven into daily routines and community spaces.
The campus is spread across a large area and is best explored on foot with guidance from the main entrance. Visitors should arrange visits in advance since this is an active facility with ongoing daily programs and activities.
The grounds include a small chapel built in 1953 using materials brought from Italy, which houses the final resting place of the cardinal who championed the facility's founding. This quiet space links spiritual heritage with the center's educational mission.
Location: Hanover
Address: 369 Washington Street
GPS coordinates: 42.11694,-70.82028
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43
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