Historic Hanover

Hanover Courthouse dates back to 1735 and is one of the oldest in Virginia.

Hanover County was formed from New Kent in 1720. At the time, its boundaries included what are now Louisa and a large part of Albemarle County. The dividing line between Hanover and New Kent was based on the parish lines of St. Paul's Parish, established by the Church of England.

Historical Facts About Hanover County

More Information On Historic Hanover

• The Civil War in 1862
• Who was Henry Clay?
• Totopotomoy Creek Battlefield Park Now Open
• Park Service to Hold Special Events at Hanover's Civil War Battlefields
• New Signs at Mechanicsville's Civil War Battlefields
• County's First Historic Sign Placed at Sycamore Tavern
• More Than 150 Attend Historic Bus Tours
• Polegreen Church Has New Marker, Walk
• Historic Fence Along Rt. 301 at Courthouse Park
• North Anna Battlefield Park Has Doubled in Size
• Memorial Recognizes Polegreen Church Site
• "Church Quarter" Is One of Hanover's Last Log Cabins
• Hanover Tavern Structure Scientifically Dated to 1791
• 140th Anniversary of Seven Days Battles
• Studley Road Vista Offers Glimpse into Past
• Scotchtown - A Place of Celebration, Grief