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:
- 37.766098, -77.369968
- 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 Hanover County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hanover County
- Since Hanover is near Caroline County and also King William County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Caroline County
- eBird sighting report for King William 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 Virginia, the name Hanover is unique.
Beyond Virginia, 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 826 miles [1,329.3 km]<1> to the west of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 388 miles [624.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 431 miles [693.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 627 miles [1,009.1 km] to the southwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 1,004 miles [1,615.8 km] to the west northwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 1,057 miles [1,701.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 104 miles [167.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hanover that is located in Hanover County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Hanover.
- Massachusetts
- 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 264 miles [424.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 267 miles [429.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 307 miles [494.1 km] to the west northwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 480 miles [772.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Hanover that is located in Hanover County.
- Pennsylvania
- Luzerne County
- This Hanover is located in Luzerne County and lies 247 miles [397.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 225 miles [362.1 km] to the north northeast of the Hanover that is located in Hanover 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 142 miles [228.5 km] to the north of the Hanover that is located in Hanover County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Hanover.
- South Carolina
- Texas
- 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.
- Ashcake
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Bowersville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowersville
- Bowersville is located in Caroline County
- Buckeye
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast) - Crosses Corner
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crosses Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crosses Corner
- Crosses Corner is located in Hanover County
- Georgetown
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Hanover County
- Greenway
(5 miles [8 km] to the south) - Gum Tree
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Hart Corner
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hart Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hart Corner
- Hart Corner is located in Caroline County
- Heaths Store
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heaths Store have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heaths Store
- Heaths Store is located in Hanover County
- Hilly Farms
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilly Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilly Farms
- Hilly Farms is located in Hanover County
- Kings Charter
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Charter have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Charter
- Kings Charter is located in Hanover County
- Kingswood Court
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Court
- Kingswood Court is located in Hanover County
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- Lewistown
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest) - Lincoln Park
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park is located in Hanover County
- Little River Crossing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little River Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River Crossing
- Little River Crossing is located in Hanover County
- Littlepages Ferry
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Littlepages Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Littlepages Ferry
- Littlepages Ferry is located in Caroline County
- Mimosa Hills
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mimosa Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mimosa Hills
- Mimosa Hills is located in Hanover County
- Patrick Henry Heights
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Patrick Henry Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patrick Henry Heights
- Patrick Henry Heights is located in Hanover County
- Peaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Pebblebrook
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebblebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebblebrook
- Pebblebrook is located in Hanover County
- Poindexters
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poindexters have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poindexters
- Poindexters is located in Hanover County
- Slash Cottage
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slash Cottage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slash Cottage
- Slash Cottage is located in Hanover County
- Lewistown
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:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Hanover to Richmond, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 80 miles [128.7 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,960 miles [9,591.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,661 miles [10,719.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,539 miles [7,304.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hanover. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hanover County: www.co.hanover.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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: 37.7661, Longitude: -77.3700 |
| <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 308.149 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.561 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.278 degrees. |