Hanover is located on the western side of New Hampshire in the scenic Upper Connecticut River Valley. The river forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. It is in this hilly countryside where you will find some of the best places to live in America. Cities like Hanover have a great community spirit and a down home feeling that you can’t find in other states.

The Town has a population of 10,850 and is the home of Dartmouth College, which was established in 1769. The Town charter was granted in 1761 and the first permanent settlers arrived from Connecticut in 1765. Today the most populated area of Town is near the river and the College. The more rural sections of Town are Hanover Center and Etna. The elevation is approximately 603 feet. See below for a brief history of Hanover, prepared by the League of Women Voters of the Upper Valley.

Located near Interstates 89 and 91, Hanover is 2 hours from Boston, 3 hours from Montreal, and 5 hours from New York City. So if you are looking for a little more sophistication, it is never far away. So put Hanover New Hampshire at the top of your list for places to buy real estate in New England or anywhere in the US.