State of New Hanover

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The State of New Hanover, also known as the New Hanover is a state located in the Midwest and Southern United States of America.

## Overview

New Hanover is characterized by dense forests and open plains, comprised of three regions: northeast is densely forested, the center are the prairie plains, and the east is the hilly and foggy forests. The state is known for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and hot springs. It has over 600,000 acres of lakes.

The state's name is of German origin, as is Annesburg; this might imply that it is inhabited by some German settlers. New Hanover is a midwestern state known for its farming, agricultural production, and natural attractions. These include plains, sand dunes, towering rock formations, and more. Many settlements are in this state like Valentine, Van Horn, Dalton, Waltons, Hanover City, Blackberry and the historical Annesburg.

New Hanover is the only US State that produces diamonds. The musical styles of ragtime, Hanover City jazz and Blackberry blues developed in New Hanover. The well-known Hanover City-style barbecue and lesser-known Blackberry-style barbecue, can be found across the state and beyond. New Hanover is also a major center of beer brewing and is the world's largest producer.

It is the third largest state in the United States and, as such, there is a notable amount of wildlife and outlaws roaming its rural regions.

## Geography

The northeast of Worth County lies less elevated compared to South Yankton, and serves as a transition between the mountainous woodlands from the plains.

The Roanokes of Murfree County is an area of deciduous woodland, often covered in mist. It features a thriving mining industry, as evident in both Annesburg, Blackberry and some of the towns and villages.

Most of Worth County is characterized by rolling hills and plains. It is not so highly elevated compared to other regions, aside from the buttes in the heart of the area and the riverbanks near the Roanoke River.

New Hanover is bordered by West Elizabeth to the west and south, South Yankton to the north, Ambarino to the northwest, Lemoyne to the south, Lincoln to the northeast, North Elizabeth to the north, Lannahechee to the southeast and Old Bucky to the east.

## Counties

New Hanover only has 2 counties, Worth County and Murfree County.

### Worth County

Worth County is a county on the western border of New Hanover. Worth Monument itself is an ancient landmark that was once part of the ancient High Plains. In addition to being a prominent geological feature, Worth Monument was a major landmark to travelers in the Heartlands who were part of the great westward overland migration during the 19th century.

### Murfree County

Murfree County is foggy county in Eastern Hew Hanover. The Murfree County region is known for an abundance of sparkling springs, waterfalls, lakes, caves, caverns, and sinks (also known as karstic landforms). In addition, there are many manmade landmarks, such as the Mysteries of the Roanokes.

## Cities

### Valentine

Valentine is the capital of New Hanover. This northwest community seemingly became an icon of the Old West. However, Valentine is more than just western, the area is home to historic attractions as well as impressive natural landmarks.

### Hanover City

Hanover City is the largest city of New Hanover famous for its steaks and barbecue, it is sometimes called the "Barbecue Capital." The city's legacy in jazz history can be explored in the Historic Jazz District, which was once filled with the sounds of jazz icons.

### Dalton

Dalton is a small town in southern Worth County. In the early 1880s, Dalton was known as Cow Town due to the numbers of cattle grazing the open range and the fact that it was a shipping point for cattle herds. Oil was first discovered in 1881 by a man digging a water well on the main street. Also known for the infamous Dalton robbery of 1898.

### Van Horn

Harrison is a busting corrupt city in eastern New Hanover. Used to be a trading center, but now it's known for history of racism, which includes two race riots in the mid 20th century and an influx of white supremacist activity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Because of this, it has been described by a number of sources as the most racist town in America.

### Waltons

Waltons is a city known as the birthplace of the retailer Waltmont. Downtown’s Waltmont Museum includes original five-and-dime store. Its sprawling grounds include forest trails, sculpture gardens and waterside pavilions.

### Blackberry

Blackberry is known for the Circular Gateway, the tallest monument constructed in the United States. The Arch pays homage to position as the gateway to the West.

## Towns/Unicorp Cities/Unicorp Communities

* Annesburg
* Bordertown
* Butcher's Creek
* Cornwall
* Emerald
* Limpany

## Influence

New Hanover, for the most part, is a generalized Great Plains state. It combines elements of various states including Nebraska, Eastern Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. Overall, despite mixing many elements of frontier states, New Hanover's geographic placement roughly corresponds to that of Missouri and Arkansas.