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Connect to the Town of Hanover web site at www.hanovernh.org. Hanover is located on the western side of New Hampshire in the scenic Upper Connecticut River Valley. The river forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. The Town has a population of 11,040* and is the home of Dartmouth College, which was established in 1769. The Town charter was granted in 1761 and the first permanent settlers arrived from Connecticut in 1765. Today the most populated area of Town is near the river and the College. The more rural sections of Town are Hanover Center and Etna. The elevation is approximately 603 feet. Located near Interstates 89 and 91, Hanover is 2 hours from Boston, 3 hours from Montreal, and 5 hours from New York City. For detailed information about Hanover and other towns in NH, see the New Hampshire Community Profile for Hanover. The Community Profile includes data on climate and demographics. The League of Women Voters' Hanover Citizens Guide explains both Town and school government and has information for voters. The Dresden School District educates students from Hanover and Norwich, VT in grades 7 - 12. The Dresden District includes the Richmond Middle School and the Hanover High School. The Ray School in Hanover and the Marion Cross School in Norwich are the elementary schools in the respective towns. Hanover has two "sister cities": Joigny, France and Nihonmatsu, Japan. *2005 estimate by NH Office of Energy and Planning - includes resident students at Dartmouth. |
