Get to know NEPA! From its quiet, rural villages to its bustling small cities to its historic towns, our little corner of Pennsylvania offers something for everyone — whether it’s all about work, play or just having that place to call home. Follow along as we take a closer look at all of NEPA’s convenient, safe, affordable and family-friendly places to live.
Hanover Township: A Quiet, Suburban Town with a Busy Side
Hanover Township, in central Luzerne County, traces its founding back to the late 1800s. As an integral part of Greater Wilkes-Barre, this small, blue-collar town enjoys a proud history of coal mining, the railroad industry and farming. By the mid 20th century, due in large part the township’s convenient location, it became a central hub for the region’s growing manufacturing and distribution economy.
Outside of the industrial corridor, Hanover Township is mostly made up of quiet, residential neighborhoods, planned communities, a top-notch school district, a few farms and a busy business district. It’s bordered in the northwest by the Susquehanna River for a few miles and meets up with the Pinchot State Forest in the southeast.
Hanover Township is a progressive community with a long history of self-reliance and blue-collar grit. From one of the first, hard-fought settlements in the Wyoming Valley to an important hub of the hard coal industry, Hanover Township has historically demonstrated a predisposition toward hard work.
Communities: Korn Krest, Askam, Lyndwood, Breslau
School District: Hanover Area School District
Population: 11,424
Total Area: 19.2 Square Miles
The Hanover Township Fire Department is spread out over 6 companies in the township and smaller, outlying communities. The fire department is made up of a combination of paid and volunteer firefighters, and it offers 24-hour service.
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The mission of the Hanover Township Police Department is to protect and preserve the lives and property of township residents, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime and enhance public safety.
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The Hanover Township Ambulance Association serves the township and smaller, neighboring communities. They are certified to perform basic and advanced life support duties.
Learn MoreQuiet Neighborhoods, Convenience and a Little Nature in Hanover Township, PA
This historic, working-class town features safe, idyllic neighborhoods, proximity to Interstates 80 and 81, the South Cross-Valley Expressway and Downtown Wilkes-Barre. You can even get to Hazleton, Scranton and the Pocono Mountains in less than 30 minutes.
Hanover Township is also home to plenty of local, family-owned restaurants and businesses. And like in many NEPA towns, pizza is a big deal here. You’ll also find easy access to outdoor amenities. Fishing the Susquehanna River, hiking the Hanover Crossings Marsh or long walks along the Luzerne County Levee Trail are all easily-accessible activities.
Whether you love spending time on the Sugar Notch Ridgetop Trail, grabbing a few craft brews from Benny Brewing Company with friends or stopping by Michael Mootz Candies for sweet treats, Hanover Township has something for you.
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A Key Player in NEPA’s Expanding Economy
Hanover Township is recognized as the most populous township in Luzerne County. It is a fact not lost on the major employers that call the township home. The Hanover Industrial Estates and adjacent Hanover Crossings Business Park employ over 3,500 local workers. Its proximity to more densely-populated areas like Wilkes-Barre and Nanticoke coupled with its ease-of-access via the Luzerne County Transportation Authority make for an easy commute.
Notable Employers include CVS/Caremark, Navient, Alexandria Mouldings and Genpact.
Full-time, part-time and volunteer first responders keeps Hanover Township safe and family-friendly while local businesses and major national employers keep the town humming along. Hanover Township is truly a great place to live, work and thrive.
Article updated from its original version published on 9/30/18.
