Hancock County

Hancock County is the name of ten counties in the United States. All are named for John Hancock who was a leader in the American Revolution. The counties are:

  • Hancock County, Georgia
  • Hancock County, Illinois
  • Hancock County, Indiana
  • Hancock County, Iowa
  • Hancock County, Kentucky
  • Hancock County, Maine
  • Hancock County, Mississippi
  • Hancock County, Ohio
  • Hancock County, Tennessee
  • Hancock County, West Virginia

Read more about Hancock County:  Formerly

Famous quotes containing the words hancock and/or county:

    “It’s red hot, mate. I hate to think of this sort of book getting in the wrong hands. As soon as I’ve finished this, I shall recommend they ban it.”
    —Tony Hancock (1924–1968)

    “I believe the citizens of Marion County and the United States want to have judges who have feelings and who are human beings.”
    —Paula Lopossa, U.S. judge. As quoted in the New York Times, p. B9 (May 21, 1993)