Hanover County, Virginia
History

Date County Formed

Hanover County, Virginia was formed on November 26, 1720

County Origin

Hanover County was formed from New Kent County

County Name

Hanover County was named for King George I of England,
who was the Elector of Hanover in Germany

Famous People of Hanover County

Henry Clay
Patrick Henry
Edmund Ruffin
Thomas Sumpter

History of Hanover County, Virginia

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