Hanover’s Historic Sites

Explore places that help tell Hanover’s story, from the Historic Hanover Courthouse to the Old Stone Jail, the Society’s headquarters. These landmarks connect visitors with the people, events, and civic life that shaped the county.

Historic Hanover Courthouse

A long-standing civic landmark where Hanover’s public life and legal history unfolded across generations.

The Old Stone Jail

A rare surviving structure that offers insight into 19th-century law, punishment, and daily life in Hanover.

Preservation

The Society helps interpret and share these places so residents and visitors can better understand local history.

Visit and Learn

Use these historic sites as a starting point for deeper exploration through tours, programs, and publications.

Discover Hanover in person

Learn more about tours, programs, and ways to support the Hanover Historical Society as we preserve and share the county’s past.

Plan Your Visit