Mid-Atlantic

Hanover

Adams County, PA

Population

16,411

Walk Score

84 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$1,028

Median home value

$178,400

Founded

1730

Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,429 at the 2020 census. Located 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. It is named after the German city of Hanover and is a principal city of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Hanover Historic District · listed 1997

Notable landmarks

  • Conewago Chapel · listed 1975
  • Eichelberger High School · listed 1995
  • Nace (Neas), George, House · listed 1972
  • Swigart's Mill · listed 1980
  • US Post Office-Hanover · listed 1992

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