Hanover
County, Virginia is one of the state's fastest
growing counties, with a unique mix of rural peace and
charm next to the vibrant suburban bustle of the Richmond
Metropolitan area. Located only twelve miles north of
the continuously expanding city of Richmond,
the county's land area is 471 square miles.
Hanover County's population
was just over 86,000 according to the Census 2000, showing
a 36.4% increase in the last decade. The only incorporated
town to date is Ashland,
affectionately known as "The Center of The
Universe" to its citizens, for its central location
both within the state and Hanover County itself. Born in
the late 1840's as a railroad town, Ashland was known as a
mineral springs resort. Trains still make their daily
treks through the center of the town, rolling past
historical Victorian homes and modern day shopping. Randolph-Macon
College , the oldest Methodist College in the nation,
is located here.
The other small communities
of Hanover County include Beaverdam, Doswell, Glen Allen,
Mangohick, Montpelier, Rockville, Studley and Hanover
itself, the county seat.
The rest of Hanover County
is rural farmland, home of the famous Hanover Tomato, as
well as some of the best horse country in the Commonwealth
of Virginia. Some of the finest livestock farms in the
state can be found here.
Steeped in history and
committed to preserving it, Hanover County was the home to
both Henry
Clay and Patrick
Henry. Many Civil War battles were fought in the
County including The
Seven Days Battle, Cold
Harbor, and North
Anna.
Hanover County, VA is
situated in the east-central Coastal
Plain of Virginia, approximately 90 miles south of Washington
D.C. The two busiest interstates in the country, I-95
and I-295 run directly through Hanover, and the county
sits on the crossroads of I-64 and I-95. Easy access to
the Ports
of Richmond and Virginia,
along with several railroads, provide manufacturers quick
and easy delivery of goods. Both the Hanover
County Airport and the Richmond
International Airport service the county, making this
a prime location for new business growth.
Hanover County
also boasts the lowest real estate tax in the Greater
Richmond area, and there are many county, regional and
state incentives to attract new corporations.
Seven colleges and
universities are in or near the Hanover County, and the Hanover
Public School system is committed to providing quality
education to its students.
With its superb quality of
life, diversity of culture and vision of the future, it's
easy to see why Hanover County, VA is one of the fastest
growing areas in the state.
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