Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hanover, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hanover and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hanover
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hanover:
- 42.113157, -70.811986
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hanover
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Plymouth County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Plymouth County
- Since Hanover is near Norfolk County and also Suffolk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Norfolk County
- eBird sighting report for Suffolk County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hanover ...
We found 39 communities that share the name Hanover.
Within Massachusetts, the name Hanover is unique.
Beyond Massachusetts, we know of another 39 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 39 communities, 38 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Hanover [Crittenden County].
- Stone County
- This Hanover is located in Stone County and lies 1,220 miles [1,963.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stone County community of Hanover.
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- New Haven County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Hanover [New Haven County].
- New London County
- This Hanover is located in New London County and lies 72 miles [115.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Hanover.
- Georgia
- Clarke County
- This Hanover is located in Clarke County and lies 888 miles [1,429.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Hanover.
- Decatur County
- This Hanover is located in Decatur County and lies 1,085 miles [1,746.1 km] to the southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Decatur County community of Hanover.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Allamakee County
- This Hanover is located in Allamakee County and lies 1,051 miles [1,691.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allamakee County community of Hanover.
- Buena Vista County
- This Hanover is located in Buena Vista County and lies 1,249 miles [2,010.1 km] to the west of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buena Vista County community of Hanover.
- Kansas
- Osage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Hanover [Osage County].
- Washington County
- This Hanover is located in Washington County and lies 1,361 miles [2,190.3 km]<1> to the west of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Hanover.
- Maine
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Hanover [Anne Arundel County].
- Howard County
- This Hanover is located in Howard County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Hanover.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Burlington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Hanover [Burlington County].
- Morris County
- This Hanover is located in Morris County and lies 204 miles [328.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morris County community of Hanover.
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Butler County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Hanover [Butler County].
- Harrison County
- This Hanover is located in Harrison County and lies 545 miles [877.1 km]<1> to the west of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Hanover.
- Licking County
- This Hanover is located in Licking County and lies 611 miles [983.3 km] to the west of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Licking County community of Hanover.
- Perry County
- This community is historic and although located in Perry County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Hanover.
- Ontario
- This Hanover lies 533 miles [857.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Hanover is located in Luzerne County and lies 274 miles [441 km]<1> to the west of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Hanover.
- Northampton County
- This Hanover is located in Northampton County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km] to the west southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Hanover.
- York County
- This Hanover is located in York County and lies 359 miles [577.8 km] to the west southwest of the Hanover that is located in Plymouth County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Hanover.
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hanover ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Accord
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Accord
- Accord is located in Plymouth County
- Breezy Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Hill
- Breezy Hill is located in Plymouth County
- Brimstone Corner
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brimstone Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brimstone Corner
- Brimstone Corner is located in Plymouth County
- Clapps Corner
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clapps Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clapps Corner
- Clapps Corner is located in Plymouth County
- Ferry Hill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Hill
- Ferry Hill is located in Plymouth County
- Fireworks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Fourth Cliff
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fourth Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fourth Cliff
- Fourth Cliff is located in Plymouth County
- Golden Ring Camp
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ring Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ring Camp
- Golden Ring Camp is located in Plymouth County
- Greenbush
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast) - Gurneys Corner
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gurneys Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gurneys Corner
- Gurneys Corner is located in Plymouth County
- Kent Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east) - Kings Landing
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Landing
- Kings Landing is located in Plymouth County
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- Liberty Plain
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Plain
- Liberty Plain is located in Plymouth County
- Little Bridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Bridge
- Little Bridge is located in Plymouth County
- Manns Corner
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manns Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manns Corner
- Manns Corner is located in Plymouth County
- Mayflower Grove
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayflower Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayflower Grove
- Mayflower Grove is located in Plymouth County
- Rockland
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Sea View
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Third Cliff
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Third Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Third Cliff
- Third Cliff is located in Plymouth County
- Town Hall
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Liberty Plain
How Far From Hanover to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hanover to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hanover and extending to:
- Plymouth, which is the Seat of Plymouth County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Hanover to Plymouth, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Boston, which is the State Capital of Massachusetts, lies 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest (NW). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 394 miles [634.1 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of a day, a buggy would take 16 days and walking would take 23 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,503 miles [8,856.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,208 miles [9,990.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,085 miles [6,574.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Hanover: www.hanovermass.com/
The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Hanover) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hanover. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.1132, Longitude: -70.8120 In this case, the coordinates for Hanover have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hanover could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Hanover, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hanover to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 303.865 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 299.405 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 300.587 degrees. |