Hanover

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Hanover is a town located in the South Shore area of Massachusetts, United States. It is a part of Plymouth County, and its population was 13,879 at the 2010 census.

History

The area of Hanover was first settled by English settlers in 1649 when William Barstow, a farmer, built a bridge along the North River at what is now Washington Street. The land was the westernmost portion of the town of Scituate, and it would officially separate and be incorporated as a town June 14, 1727. The name "Hanover" is probably a tribute to King George I of Great Britain, who was from House of Hanover in Germany.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.7 square miles (41 km2), of which 15.6 square miles (40 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 0.53%, is water. Hanover is the 240th town in terms of size in Massachusetts. Hanover is considered to be a part of the South Shore of Massachusetts. It is bordered by Norwell to the north and east, Pembroke to the south, and Rockland and Hanson to the west.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,164 people, 4,349 households, and 3,536 families residing in the town. The population density was 843.4 people per square mile (325.6/km²). There were 4,445 housing units at an average density of 284.8 per square mile (110.0/km²).

Education

Hanover is home to several schools, including Hanover High School, Hanover Middle School, Cedar Elementary School, and Center/Sylvester Elementary School. The town also has a private school, South Shore Christian Academy.

Notable people

Several notable people have been associated with Hanover, including actress Jenny Slate, NFL player Chris Herren, and musician Juliana Hatfield.

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