Hanoverton Canal Town District Explained

Hanoverton Canal Town District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:40.7522°N -80.9353°W
Location:U.S. 30, Hanoverton, Ohio
Built:1817
Added:August 3, 1977
Refnum:77001050

The Hanoverton Canal Town District is a historic district in Hanoverton, Ohio, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP.

Description

The district covers a 23acres area along U.S. Route 30. It is characterized by examples of canal-era architecture of the early to mid-19th century.The town of Hanoverton was settled and platted in 1813.[1]

Within the district, there are 30 brick and frame houses built between 1817 and 1874, which have remained unchanged over the years. The simple frame houses were originally built during the construction of the Hanoverton and the Sandy and Beaver Canal.[2] [3]

The district was listed on the NRHP August 3, 1977.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historical Sketch of Columbiana County. columbianacounty.org. 14 August 2011.
  2. Web site: Hanoverton Canal Town District. historic and notable landmarks of the u.s.. LandmarkHunter.com. 14 August 2011.
  3. Book: Editorial Staff. Ohio Historic Places Dictionary. 2008. North American Book Dist LLC. 978-1-878592-70-5. 161.