Why We Love Hannover
Like many other coastal New England towns around Massachusetts, the city of Hanover was founded by English settlers in 1649 when farmer William Barstow built a bridge between Hanover and the neighboring town along the North River. Because of its prime location, Hanover quickly became home to the farming, milling, forging, and shipbuilding industries. It also was the site of “The Grand Turk,” which was the first American ship to trade with China.
Today, Hanover is home to around 15,000 residents and is mainly a suburban town. Throughout the area, there are many war memorials and historical landmarks. Particularly notable is Stetson House, one of the town’s oldest homes dating back to the early 18th century. Locals can enjoy the historic look and feel of the city while situated just 17 miles from Plymouth, making Hanover an excellent tourist destination. In 2021, Hanover High School announced a new mascot, the Hanover Hawks! Hawks are great at controlling small rodents, like mice and rats.
Hanover is also located on the South Shore of Massachusetts, which provides plenty of opportunities for beach days, fishing, swimming, and boating. Unfortunately, being near large bodies of water like the Cape Cod Bay and North and Indian Head Rivers can also mean having to deal with uninvited pests like mosquitos, rodents, termites—and many more.