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Hancock
Washington County, Maryland
ZipCodes
21750
Page Contents for Hancock, Maryland
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Maryland state capital is Annapolis.
The population of Hancock is approximately 1,741 (2007), 1545 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 803 (2000), 694 (2010).
The amount of land area in Hancock is 6.967 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Hancock is 2.7 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.047 sq kilometers.
The distance from Hancock to Washington DC is 85 miles.
The distance to the Maryland state capital is 107 miles. (as the crow flies)
Hancock is positioned 39.70 degrees north of the equator and 78.17 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Hancock elevation is 440 feet above sea level.
Hancock per capita income is $ 13,758 (2000).
Hancock median income is $ 35,618 (2007).
The Hancock median home price is $ 153,729 (2007).
Location
in northern Maryland about 56 miles from Frederick and about 97 miles from Washington, D.C.. Other nearby communities include Piney Grove and Clear Spring both in Maryland and Bath (Berkeley Springs), Hedgesville, Martinsburg and Paw Paw all in West Virginia and McConnellsburg and Valley-Hi both in Pennsylvania.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Though the first settlers arrived in 1732 from Pennsylvania, the offical founder did not arrive until 1749. Hancock was named for Joseph Hancock, Jr., who ferried people and goods across the Potomac River. Hancock is located at the narrowest point in the state.
Try this history page for Hancock. Read more about Hancock history on this page from the Chamber of Commerce.
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The incorporation of Hancock
1853Attractions
Hancock Museum and Toll House
126 West High Street
Hancock, Maryland
Annual Winter fest and Snow Sculpture Contest
Historical Sites in Hancock.
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Hancock City Government
Hancock Government page
Administrative offices
126 West High Street
Hancock, MD 21750
Phone: 301-678-5622
Hancock Chamber
Hancock Chamber of Commerce
126 W. High Street
Hancock, MD 21750
Phone: 301-678-5900
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
28 West Washington Street, Suite 200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: 301-739-2015
Hancock Organizations
Hancock Chamber of Commerce126 W. High Street
Hancock, MD 21750
Phone: 301-678-5900
Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce
28 West Washington Street, Suite 200
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Phone: 301-739-2015
Hancock Libraries
Washington County Free Library system.Hancock Schools
Washington County Public Schools820 Commonwealth Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21741
Phone: 301-766-2800 Hancock
Miscellany
The population of Hancock was:1820 - 266
1990 - 1,926
2000 - 1,725
2007 - 1,741
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 848
2000 - 803
Median age:
2000 - 36.5 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 28,750
2007 - $ 35,618
Median house value:
2000 - $ 72,100
2007 - $ 153,729
Hancock is located in the Eastern Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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