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• Tommy Burns
  A natural athlete with exceptional muscle coordination, Noah Brusso was born near Hanover in 1881. He became a professional boxer under the ring name Tommy Burns, and in 1906 became the first Canadian to win the heavyweight championship of the world. He died in 1955.

• Founding of Hanover, The
  Strategically located at the intersection of the Durham Road with a branch of the Saugeen River, Hanover developed into a significant milling and manufacturing centre by 1867. Later, the town became known for manufacturing furniture.

• Daniel Knechtel 1843-1936
  Daniel Knechtel began producing handcrafted furniture in 1866 and opened a factory in Hanover in 1874. By using local timber resources and applying the latest techniques in furniture manufacturing, Knechtel built a successful business.