Hanover County, Administrative county in Virginia, United States
Description
Hanover County is an administrative division in Virginia located between Washington D.C. to the north and Richmond to the south, encompassing multiple communities and towns. The area includes schools, businesses, historic sites, and cultural venues that serve residents and visitors exploring the region.
History
The county was established in 1720 and named after the Electorate of Hanover in Germany, reflecting the royal connections of that era. The naming choice linked this Virginia territory directly to the German principality through King George I's historic ties.
Culture
The Barksdale Theatre, founded in 1953 at Hanover Tavern, remains the region's leading professional theater company and continues to attract audiences with regular performances. This long-standing venue has shaped the local arts scene for generations and draws people from surrounding communities.
Practical
The county offers a mix of public facilities, schools, and recreational areas spread across its communities for residents and visitors to explore. Getting around involves traveling through different towns and neighborhoods, each with their own local attractions and gathering places.
Did you know?
The county is the birthplace of Patrick Henry, one of the founding fathers of America, whose political career shaped the region's story. His influential speeches and revolutionary ideas took root here before spreading across the young nation.
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Kings Dominion
9.7 km
Virginia State Capitol
25.1 km
Pantherian
9.7 km
Monument Avenue
23.1 km
Virginia Union University
22.3 km
Richmond Raceway
19.7 km
Randolph–Macon College
909 m
Robert E. Lee Monument
23.1 km
White House of the Confederacy
25 km
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
22.7 km
Governor’s Mansion
25.2 km
Twisted Timbers
9.4 km
Volcano, The Blast Coaster
9.9 km
Jefferson Davis Monument
22.5 km
Dominator
9.9 km
Stonewall Jackson Statue
22.2 km
Hurler
9.3 km
Shockwave
9.6 km
Rebel Yell
9.5 km
Jefferson Hotel
24.3 km
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies
22.7 km
Agecroft Hall
23.1 km
General J E B Stuart Statue
23.2 km
Hypersonic XLC
9.4 km
Grizzly
9.3 km
City Stadium
23.4 km
George Washington
25.1 km
Anaconda
9.7 km
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