Notable People in Hanover’s History

Through the years many interesting people have had strong connections to the villages that make up the Town of Hanover – Etna, Hanover and Hanover Center. Brief sketches of several past residents appear below.

George Bissell: Father of the Petroleum Industry

Laura Bridgman : The Deaf and Blind Woman Charles Dickens Made Famous

Alice Van Leer Carrick: Author and Self-Taught Antiques Expert

Kate Sanborn: The Writer Who Highlighted the Wit of Women

Levi P. Morton: The Hanover Businessman Who Became Vice President of the U.S.