Where is Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA?

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Where is Hanover Located? - Hanover is a city located in the Beaver County of Pennsylvania, United States. Hanover lies between 46.4416344 Degrees North latitudes and 97.6812096 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Where is Hanover?: The Google Map showing the location of Hanover in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Where is Hanover Located?

Hanover is a city located in the Beaver County of Pennsylvania, United States. Hanover lies between 46.4416344 Degrees North latitudes and 97.6812096 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hanover city is 16429 people and the city has a total area of 3.7 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hanover, Pennsylvania Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHanover
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
State CapitalHarrisburg
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude39.8007°N
Longitude76.9833°W
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Land Area3.65 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area3.65 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)16,429 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 4,500 per sq mi
ZIP Codes17331, 17332, 17333, 17334
Area Code717, 223
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code42-32464
Congressional DistrictPennsylvania's 13th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hanover, Pennsylvania

  • McSherrystown, Pennsylvania — 2 mi West
  • Pennville, Pennsylvania — 4 mi East
  • New Oxford, Pennsylvania — 8 mi Northwest
  • Littlestown, Pennsylvania — 10 mi Southwest
  • Gettysburg, Pennsylvania — 15 mi West
  • Westminster, Maryland — 17 mi South
  • Spring Grove, Pennsylvania — 11 mi East
  • York, Pennsylvania — 19 mi Northeast
  • Hampstead, Maryland — 18 mi Southeast
  • Manchester, Maryland — 16 mi South

Driving Distances from Hanover, Pennsylvania

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
GettysburgPennsylvania1525 minutes
WestminsterMaryland1730 minutes
YorkPennsylvania1935 minutes
HampsteadMaryland1830 minutes
Spring GrovePennsylvania1120 minutes
LittlestownPennsylvania1020 minutes
HarrisburgPennsylvania571 hour 10 minutes
LancasterPennsylvania431 hour
BaltimoreMaryland541 hour 10 minutes
FrederickMaryland4255 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hanover, Pennsylvania

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHarrisburg International Airport; Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA CodeMDT (Harrisburg), BWI (Baltimore/Washington)
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysPennsylvania Route 94, Pennsylvania Route 116, Pennsylvania Route 194, Pennsylvania Route 216
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak stations at Harrisburg and York
Local Bus/Transit Servicerabbittransit Rabbit Express and local bus service
  • Pennsylvania Route 94 connects Hanover with Carlisle and the Maryland state line.
  • Pennsylvania Route 116 links the city with Gettysburg to the west and Spring Grove to the east.
  • Pennsylvania Route 194 provides north-south access between York County and Carroll County, Maryland.
  • Pennsylvania Route 216 connects Hanover with nearby rural communities and Interstate routes.
  • rabbittransit offers regional bus service connecting Hanover with York and surrounding communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Landmark NameType
Codorus State ParkState Park
Warehime-Myers MansionHistoric House
Hanover Heritage and Conference CenterHistory Museum
Eichelberger Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Center
Hanover Area Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Long Arm ReservoirNature Area
Gettysburg National Military ParkHistoric Site
The Markets at HanoverLocal Market
Moul FieldCommunity Park
South Hills Golf ClubRecreation Area

Colleges and Universities in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Penn State YorkPublicUniversityUndergraduate degree programs
York College of PennsylvaniaPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional studies
HACC – Central Pennsylvania's Community College (Gettysburg Campus)PublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
McDaniel CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Hanover Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Hanover

Waterbodies in Hanover, Pennsylvania

Codorus Creek, Lake Marburg, Codorus Lake, Long Arm Reservoir, South Branch Codorus Creek, Conewago Creek, Plum Creek, Little Conewago Creek, Toms Creek, Lake Pahagaco

Golf Courses in Hanover, Pennsylvania

South Hills Golf Club, Hanover Country Club, Flatbush Golf Course, Hickory Heights Golf Club, Quail Valley Golf Course, The Bridges Golf Club, Piney Branch Golf Club, Oakmont Green Golf Course

Hanover, Pennsylvania — Key Historical Facts

  • Hanover was founded in 1763 and quickly became an important crossroads community in southern Pennsylvania.
  • The town played a significant role during the Civil War, serving as the site of the Battle of Hanover on June 30, 1863, shortly before the Battle of Gettysburg.
  • Hanover earned national recognition as a manufacturing center, particularly for food production, including snacks and frozen foods.
  • The city's long industrial tradition helped establish York County as one of Pennsylvania's leading manufacturing regions.
  • Today, Hanover is known for its historic downtown, strong manufacturing economy, community events, and convenient location near Gettysburg and the Maryland border.

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