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Hanover, Indiana

Town · Population 3,827 · #143 in Indiana
Hanover, Indiana

Hanover is a town in Hanover Township, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. Located along the Ohio River, the town had a population of 3,743 at the 2020 census.

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About Hanover

Set in the southeastern part of Indiana, Hanover is a small town, home to 3,827 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Hanover is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,724 residents per square mile.

What Makes Hanover Unique

  • One of 12 places in the US named Hanover — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Hanover

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hanover

  • Brown Campus Center — american
  • The Shoebox — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hanover

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hanover

  • Southwestern Elementary School
  • Southwestern High School
  • Southwestern Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,827
Rank in state#143 of 566
Land area2.22 sq mi
Density1,724/sq mi
Coordinates38.7075, -85.4672

🗺️ Map of Hanover