Hanover County Map, Virginia

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Hanover County, Virginia

Hanover County sits just north of Richmond in central Virginia. It’s where history and modernity collide. Patrick Henry, the fiery revolutionary orator, was born here. You can still visit his law office.
The county played a big role in the Civil War too. These days, Hanover is known for its excellent schools and growing suburbs. Kings Dominion is a massive theme park here.
Tomatoes and corn are big crops. Ashland is nicknamed “the center of the universe” because of it geographic center location. Hanover’s future looks bright as it balances growth with preservation.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Hanover County |
County Seat | Hanover |
Population | Approximately 112,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ashland, Mechanicsville, Hanover, Montpelier, Beaverdam |
Interstates and Highways | I-95, I-295, US-1, US-33, VA-54 |
FIPS Code | 51-085 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 474 sq mi (Land: 469 sq mi; Water: 5 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Caroline County (North), Goochland County (Southwest), Henrico County (South), King William County (Northeast), Louisa County (West), New Kent County (East), Spotsylvania County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Virginia |
Coordinates | 37.7591° N, 77.4478° W |
Etymology | Named after Electorate of Hanover, from which the current line of British monarchs hailed |
Major Landmarks | Kings Dominion, Hanover Tavern, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown |
Website | Hanover County Website |
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