Hanover County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Virginia

Inception: November 26, 1720

Capital city: Hanover Courthouse

Shares border with: Caroline County, Henrico County, King William County, New Kent County, Spotsylvania County, Louisa County, Goochland County

Website: http://co.hanover.va.us

GPS coordinates: 37.76000,-77.49000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 04:30