Hanover, Ontario
| Hanover | |
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| Town (lower-tier) | |
| Town of Hanover | |
 Hanover
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| Coordinates: 44°09′N 81°02′W / 44.150°N 81.033°WCoordinates: 44°09′N 81°02′W / 44.150°N 81.033°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Ontario
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| County | Grey |
| Settled | 1849 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sue Paterson |
| • Federal riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| • Prov. riding | Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound |
| Area | |
| • Land | 9.81 km2 (3.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 270.00 m (885.83 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 7,648 |
| • Density | 763.8/km2 (1,978/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Postal Code FSA | N4N |
| Area code(s) | 519, 506 and 226 |
| Website | www |
Hanover is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario with a population of about 7,650 residents. It is located in southwestern Grey County, bordering on Bruce County, west of Durham and east of Walkerton on Grey/Bruce Road 4. Hanover has a city hall, police department and the Hanover and District Hospital.
In 1849, pioneer Abraham Buck and his family established a farm and tavern on the Saugeen River in the region of modern-day Hanover. Many settlers, most originally German, arrived to the area; a townsite was laid out by 1855. It was earlier called Buck's Crossing and then Adamstown, but was renamed Hanover. Records from 1867, indicate a gristmill, sawmill and carding mill, a foundry and a cabinet factory. Knechtel Furniture Company had opened around that time; the entrerprise had been started in a barn by Daniel Knechtel who came from Waterloo County, Ontario. The company expanded over the years, becoming a large employer; it had locations in Southampton, Ontario and in Walkerton, Ontario and remained in operation until 1983. Other furniture companies also opened in the 1800s, including Sklar-Peppler. Hanover became an incorporated village and 1899 and a town in 1904.
The railway arrived in about 1880 a benefit to factories who now had a way to ship their goods across Canada. By the 1920's, Hanover was known as the Furniture Capital of the country. The town survived the depression and flourished after the Second World War manufacturing furniture, textiles, flour, processed food and kitchen cabinets. Manufacturing declined seriously between 1970 and 2000.
Important settlers included:
Population trend:
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 3163 (total dwellings: 3353)
Mother tongue:
The first school was privately operated in the home of the teacher, Mrs. Campbell, on the eastern outskirts of the town (Campbell's Corner). When it became overcrowded, classes were held in the Orange Hall.
A new school was opened in 1875, just north of main street. This structure accommodated both elementary students and those studying the first and second years of secondary. Additions were added to the structure in 1884, 1891,1895, and 1905.
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