Hanover is located in York County, Pennsylvania and named after the German city of Hannover. The town is situated in a productive agricultural region, and is known by many as the snack food capital of the country, and has been home to Utz Quality Foods since 1921 as well as other snack food maker. Hanover offers a major retails area, local places of interest, excellent dining options, places to stay, and there is much to see and do while visiting.