Hanover is a city located along the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. In 2007, CNN and Money magazine chose Hanover as the second best place to live in the United States [1] . This is where the famous Dartmouth College is located. In addition, Hanover is one of the few cities through the center of which the Appalachian Trail passes.
| City | |
| Hanover | |
|---|---|
| Hanover | |
| A country |  USA |
| State | New hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Chapter | Brian Walsh |
| History and Geography | |
| Based | |
| First mention | 1761 year |
| Square | 130 km² |
| NUM height | 161 m |
| Timezone | UTC − 5 |
| Population | |
| Population | 10 850 people ( 2000 ) |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Postcode | |
| hanovernh.org | |
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History
On July 4, 1761, Governor Benning Wentworth laid the foundation for Hanover with his letter, and in 1765-1766 its first inhabitants arrived, mainly from Connecticut . Despite the uneven surface of the surrounding land, the city developed into an agro-cultural settlement. In 1769, Dartmouth College was founded in a village called Plain ( Plain , " Plain "), spread out on a wide and flat plot of land a mile (1.61 km) from the Connecticut River and about 150 feet (45.72 m) over her.
The southwestern part of modern Hanover was known as Dresden, around which in the 1780s. other rebel cities rallied along the Connecticut River. This association was then named the Republic of Vermont . Over time, Dresden became the capital of this republic. However, after several political appearances, the cities returned to New Hampshire as a result of George Washington's persistent actions. A reminder of these events is the presence of the name Dresden in the name of the Dresden School District, the interstate district serving Hanover and Norwich . It is the first and one of the few inter-school districts in the country.
Etymology
"Hanover" (as it was called in the letter) was named either at the local parish in the city of Sprag , or in honor of the reigning British monarch from the Hanover dynasty - George III .
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau , the total area of the city is 130 km², of which only 2.8 km² is water. The main part of Hanover, which holds over 75% of the urban population, is defined as the Hanover Statistically Separate Terrain and includes areas around Dartmouth College and intersections of New Hampshire Highways 10, 10A and 120. The total area of the Hanover Statistically Separated Terrain is 13 km², of which only 1 km² is water.
Hanover is adjacent to the cities of Lyme , Canaan , Anfield , Norwich and Lebanon . Near Hanover are the small rural villages of Etna and Hanover Center .
The highest point within Hanover is the northern peak of Elk Mountain ( Eng. Moose Mountain ), having a height of 705 meters above sea level. The city lies entirely in the Connecticut River Basin.
Hanover has a large number of trails and conservation areas, and most of these trails are suitable for skiing and walking.
Demographics
According to the 2000 census, the city accommodates 10,850 residents, 2,832 households and 1,761 families. The population density in Hanover is 85.3 people. on km². The racial makeup of the city is as follows: 87.98% White , 1.74% African American , 0.47% Indian or Eskimo, 6.76% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 2.09 % of two or more races. 2.54% are Hispanic of all races.
There are 2832 households in the city, of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% are married couples living together, 4.8% are women without a husband, and 37.8% are familyless.
The age structure of Hanover residents is as follows: 15.1% to 18 years old, 37.6% from 18 to 24, 16.6% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64 and 13.6% - 65 and older. The average age is 23 years. For every 100 females there are 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.5 males.
The average household income in Hanover is $ 72,470, and the average family income is $ 99,158. The average income for men is $ 63,409 versus $ 35,771 for women. The per capita income is $ 30,393. About 0.6% of families and 9.1% of the total population live below the poverty line.
According to the 2000 census, there are 8162 people, 1829 households and 967 families in the central urban settlement, or Hanover statistically isolated area . The median income for a household is $ 62,143 and the median family income is $ 90,548. Per capita income is $ 26,426.
Famous Natives
- Thomas Kinkade (1888-1972) - Admiral
Famous residents
- George De Forest Brush (1855-1941) is an artist.
- Raymond Mindlin (1906-1987) - scientist.
Education
Hanover has 3 public schools, 1 private school, 1 college and 2 libraries, including:
- Dartmouth College ;
- Hanover High School ( Eng. Hanover High School );
- Francis Richmond Middle School ( Eng. Frances C. Richmond Middle School );
- Bernice A. Ray Elementary School ( Bernice A. Ray Elementary School ).
Twin Cities
- Rouigny , France (1993)
- Nihommatsu , Japan (1998)
Notes
- ↑ http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0707/gallery.BPTL_top_100.moneymag/2.html retrieved on July 17, 2007