Hanover, Pennsylvania
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- See also: Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
| Hanover, Pennsylvania | |||
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| Nickname: Black Rose Community, Snack Capital | |||
| Motto: Fiat Justitia (Let Justice be Done) | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | York | ||
| Founded Incorporated |
1730 1815 |
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| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Maggie Hormel | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) | ||
| - Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) | ||
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) | ||
| Population (2000) | |||
| - Total | 14,535 | ||
| - Density | 3,982.1/sq mi (1,537.5/km²) | ||
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) | ||
| Website: www.borough.hanover.pa.us | |||
Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, 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. The population was 14,535 at the 2000 census. The borough is served by a 717 area code and the Zip Codes of 17331-34. Hanover is named after the German city of Hannover.
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[edit] Geography
Hanover is located at (39.807297, -76.984747).[1] Hanover is five miles (8 km) north of the Mason-Dixon line.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²), all land.
[edit] History
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Hanover was settled about 1730 and incorporated in 1815. The original city plan was drawn-up in 1763 by Richard McAllister, proprietor of a local tavern.
During the American Civil War, the Battle of Hanover was fought on June 30, 1863. Union cavalry under Judson Kilpatrick encountered Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart and a sharp fight ensued in the town and in farm fields to the south, particularly along Frederick Street. The inconclusive battle delayed the Confederate cavalry on their way to the Battle of Gettysburg. Three days before the battle, another detachment of Virginia cavalry had briefly occupied Hanover, collecting supplies and horses from local citizens.
Over the years, its industries included the making of cigars, gloves, silks, flavine, water wheels, flour, shirts, shoes, machine-shop products, furniture, wire cloth, and ironstone grinders. The town has lent its name to a brand of canned vegetables, and a mail-order gift company based there.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 946 |
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| 1830 | 1,005 | 6.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,070 | 6.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,210 | 13.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,630 | 34.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,839 | 12.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,317 | 26% | |
| 1890 | 3,746 | 61.7% | |
| 1900 | 5,320 | 42% | |
| 1910 | 7,057 | 32.7% | |
| 1920 | 8,664 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 11,805 | 36.3% | |
| 1940 | 13,076 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 14,048 | 7.4% | |
| 1960 | 15,538 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 15,623 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 14,890 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 14,399 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,535 | 0.9% | |
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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 14,535 people, 6,605 households, and 3,817 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,537.5/km² (3,981.7/mi²). There were 6,982 housing units at an average density of 738.6/km² (1,912.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.95% White, 0.52% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.
There were 6,605 households out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the borough the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $45,156. Males had a median income of $31,206 versus $21,512 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,516. About 4.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
The Greater Hanover area has a population of about 55,000 residents. The community is made up of several areas such as Hanover Borough, Penn Township, Heidlberg Township, Manheim Township, West Manheim Township, Conewago Township, Berwick Township, and Union Township. All of these areas have Hanover, PA listed as their address.
Hanover, Pennsylvania is known by many as the Snack Food Capitol of the world. Hanover has been featured multiple times on the Food Network. It is home to Utz's Quality Foods and Snyder's of Hanover and in nearby areas there are others including Wolfgang Candy, Martin's Potato Chips, Hershey Foods, and Gibbles Potato Chips, among others. Most of these factories give free tours.
[edit] Notable Hanover Buildings
[edit] Retail Areas
Hanover is the seventh largest retail area in the state of Pennsylvania.[citation needed]
The Pretzel Company, Snyder's of Hanover, is located in this town.
A major retail area in the greater Hanover region is along Eisenhower Drive, known as the "The Golden Mile." This four lane road stretches east to the intersection at Eisenhower Drive and Broadway (Route 194) and west to the intersection at Eisenhower Drive and Carlisle Street (Route 94). Some of the major retail businesses on "The Golden Mile" include Wal-Mart Supercenter, The Home Depot, Kohls, Staples, Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesdays, Perkins, Starbucks, The Bon Ton, Dunkin Donuts, Red Lobster, Hollywood Video, Lowe's, Giant Foods, and R.C. Hanover Movies 16.
[edit] Education
The Hanover area is served fully by two school districts, partially by third, and has one private high school. The Hanover Public School District serves Hanover Borough and has five schools:
- Clearview Elementary School
- Hanover Street Elementary School
- Washington Elementary School
- Hanover Middle School
- Hanover High School
The South Western School District serves the area around Hanover Borough, which includes Penn Township, Manheim Township, and West Manheim Township. This district has six schools:
- Baresville Elementary School
- Manheim Elementary School
- Park Hills Elementary School
- West Manheim Elementary School
- Emory H. Markle Intermediate School (middle school)
- South Western High School
Conewago Township is served by Conewago Township Elementary School, which is part of the Conewago Valley School District in adjacent Adams County.
The private high school is Delone Catholic High School in adjacent McSherrystown, PA.
Despite the Hanover area's size, there are no colleges. However, the Empire Beauty School has a campus in Hanover, and the Practical Nursing Program has classrooms at Hanover High School. HACC and York College also offer classes at Hanover and South Western high schools.
[edit] Places of Interest
Some local places of interest in the Hanover area include:
- Lincoln Speedway
- Eichelberger Performing Arts Center
- Hanover Foods Corporation
- Hanover Public Library
- Hickory Falls Miniature Golf Course
- Faloon's Family Fun Center——with an outdoor miniature golf course, outdoor batting cages, an indoor arcade, and on-site Dairy Queen.
- Trail-Ways Speedway——a local auto race track for sprint car, stock car, and other types of car races
- Utz potato chip factory
- South Hanover Lanes (South Hanover)——bowling center at the south end of Hanover
- Codorus State Park——has a large artificial lake, pontoon boat rentals, motor boat rentals, canoe rentals, row boat rentals, paddle boats, disc golf courses, and one of the largest pools in the state of Pennsylvania
- North Hanover Mall
- Snyder's of Hanover
- Link's Music, established in 1981, has the largest showroom of PA, lighting, drums, guitars, guitar and bass amplifiers, and DJ equipment in York, Adams, and Carroll Counties.
- Famous Hot Weiner
- Hanover Farmer's Market
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[edit] Transportation
The Hanover area is served by Pennsylvania Routes 94, 194, 116, and 216. Route 94 (Carlisle Street/Pike and Baltimore Street/Pike) intersects with Route 194 at the square and extends north to Carlisle, PA and south to Baltimore, MD. Route 194 (Broadway/Abbottstown Pike and Frederick Street/Hanover Pike) intersects with Route 94 and Route 116 at the square and extends north to Abbottstown, PA and south to Frederick, MD. Route 116 (York Street/Road and High Street/Hanover Road) overlaps Route 194 and runs through the square for three blocks. It extends west to McSherrystown, PA and east to Spring Grove, PA. Route 216 (Blooming Grove Road) branches southwest off of Route 116 and runs through Codorus State Park.
Hanover is served by 4 routes of the Rabbit Transit bus system. Route #16 connects Downtown Hanover to Downtown York. An unnumbered route transports employees from York to Hanover. Route #21 connects Downtown Hanover with North Hanover and the Homewood Retirement Village. Route #22 connects Downtown Hanover with North Hanover and South Hanover.
[edit] Music Groups
Lyric Band of Hanover-120 member concert band-founded in 1932
Hanover Symphony Orchestra-started in 1995
Hanover Community Singers-170 members chorus
Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps-100+ member marching band-founded in 1920
Hanover Barbershop Chorus
The Pixies Three -- Teenage girl-group trio from 1963-1965 ("Birthday Party", "442 Glenwood Avenue")
The Evan Anthem - Poppy emo group formed in late 90s
Infraction - Alternative band who reformed in 2006.
Juvenescent Beat! - Progressive post hardcore band formed in 2005.
The Crossline - Alternative pop-punk band formed in 2007
[edit] Movies
The bowling scene in the movie Girl, Interrupted was filmed in the basement of the Sheppard Mansion. The mansion and its twin, Meyers Mansion, across town both still have bowling alleys in their basements.[citation needed]
[edit] Relocating to Hanover Pennsylvania
Community information including population statistics and demographics, businesses, real estate, travel, maps, events, history, trivia, classified ads, forums and more.
- "Hanover Pennsylvania" United States Postal Service
- The Evening Sun, a daily newspaper.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Hanover, Pennsylvania is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Codorus State Park http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/codorus.aspx
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