Hanover is located in central Pennsylvania in York County. The area is located in the valley, surrounded by rolling hills, the Susquehanna River and farm land. Food manufacturing dominates in Hanover, with factory tours being tourist attractions.
Hanover in Pennsylvania was founded by German immigrants and named after the town of Hanover in Germany. The town was officially incorporated in 1815.
The Hanover Farmers Market was opened in 1815 when the town was formally founded. The establishment remains an attraction to this day, as it operates in the same manner; with vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, smoked meats and a variety of other items.
Two major food manufacturers are located in Hanover, both of which allow factory tours of their facilities. Snyder's of Hanover, established and named after the town, is a pretzel manufacturer. Utz is a potato chip company. Both companies allow factory tours that allow visitors to watch the manufacturing process, sample some freshly made items and shop in gift stores for items made on-site.
