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Hanover, PA history begins in the 1730s when a thoughtful entrepreneur opened a combination tavern, inn, and store at the crossroads of the highways between Pennsylvania and Maryland and between Baltimore and Carlisle. In 1763, that entrepreneur, Richard McAllister, established a town surrounding his tavern and it didn't take long for settlers to arrive.
In 1852, the first railroad reached the town and helped Hanover to grow even more. Throughout the remainder of the 1800s and into the 1900s, Hanover continued to expand and prosper. Today, this central area of Hanover is now called the Hanover Historic District and more than 3,000 buildings and sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Hanover, PA is known as the Snack Food Capital of the World--and for good reason. It is home to two of the most delicious names in the industry including Utz Quality Foods and Snyder's of Hanover. Besides providing tasty treats, these businesses have been a part of Hanover's history from the very beginning by attracting new residents, providing jobs, and giving back to the community to make Hanover a great place to live.
Where It All Began
With access to vast amounts of fresh produce from the fertile Susquehanna River Valley and a stash of German pretzel and dessert recipes from the Pennsylvania Dutch, opening a snack food company was relatively easy and affordable in the Hanover area in the ear...
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