Hanover, New Hampshire
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| Hanover, New Hampshire | |
|---|---|
| Name | Hanover |
| Settlement type | Town |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Hampshire |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Grafton |
| Leader title | Town manager |
| Leader name | Julia Griffin |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | 1761 |
| Area total km2 | 130.0 |
| Area land km2 | 128.0 |
| Area water km2 | 2.0 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 11,870 |
| Population density km2 | 92.7 |
| Timezone | Eastern |
| Utc offset | −5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | −4 |
| Coordinates | 43, 42, 12, N... |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 03755 |
| Area code | 603 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 33-33860 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0873619 |
| Website | www.hanovernh.org |
Hanover, New Hampshire is a town located along the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It is best known as the home of Dartmouth College, an Ivy League institution founded in 1769. The town's economy, culture, and identity are deeply intertwined with the college, which dominates its central Dartmouth Green and contributes to a vibrant, intellectual atmosphere. Hanover serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the Upper Valley region, bordering Vermont.
History
The town was granted by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1761 and named after the British royal house. Early settlement was driven by colonists from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The founding of Dartmouth College in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, through a charter granted by King George III, established the community's enduring educational character. Throughout the Revolutionary War, the town and college were sites of military activity, with the Green Mountain Boys mustering nearby. The 19th century saw growth with the arrival of the Boston and Maine Railroad and the expansion of the college under presidents like Daniel Webster and Ernest Martin Hopkins.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 130.0 square kilometers, of which 128.0 square kilometers is land and 2.0 square kilometers is water. Hanover is situated on the western bank of the Connecticut River, directly across from Norwich, Vermont. The town's terrain includes the river valley and rises into the wooded hills of the Appalachian Mountains. Major waterways include Mink Brook and Mascoma Lake, located to the south. The Appalachian Trail passes through the town, and large tracts of land are maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 11,870. The population is highly transient and educated, heavily influenced by the student body, faculty, and staff of Dartmouth College. The racial makeup is predominantly non-Hispanic white, with growing Asian and international communities linked to the university. The town has a high median household income and a significant portion of housing is occupied by college affiliates. Seasonal fluctuations occur with the academic calendar of Dartmouth College.
Education
The town is synonymous with Dartmouth College, a member of the Ivy League and a center for undergraduate and graduate education. The college encompasses the Geisel School of Medicine, the Thayer School of Engineering, and the Tuck School of Business. Public education is provided by the Hanover School District, which operates Hanover High School and, in a unique arrangement, also educates students from neighboring Lyme, New Hampshire. The district is consistently highly ranked and shares a cooperative relationship with the college. The Howe Library serves as the town's public library.
Culture and recreation
Cultural life is anchored by Dartmouth College institutions like the Hood Museum of Art, the Hopkins Center for the Arts, and the Baker-Berry Library. The town hosts annual events such as the Hanover Winter Carnival and the Upper Valley Apple Festival. Outdoor recreation is prominent, with the Dartmouth Outing Club maintaining extensive trails for hiking and skiing at the Oak Hill area. The Appalachian Trail and the Connecticut River provide opportunities for paddling and fishing. The Lebanon Opera House and the Northern Stage theater company in nearby White River Junction, Vermont contribute to the regional arts scene.
Notable people
Notable residents and alumni of Dartmouth College associated with the town include physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., politician Daniel Webster, novelist Louise Erdrich, and television writer Shonda Rhimes. Nobel laureates such as K. Barry Sharpless and former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner have been affiliated with the college. Famed children's author Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) was a longtime resident, and the university's medical school is named in his honor. Other notable figures include explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts, and Olympic skier Hannah Kearney.
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