Hancock County facts for kids

Hancock County is a name given to ten different counties across the United States. All of these counties are named in honor of John Hancock, who was a very important leader during the American Revolution.

Who Was John Hancock?

John Hancock was a famous American patriot who lived from 1737 to 1793. He is best known for his very large and clear signature on the Declaration of Independence. He was the first person to sign this important document. Hancock was also a successful merchant and politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served as the President of the Second Continental Congress, which was a group of delegates from the American colonies who helped lead the fight for independence from Great Britain.

Why So Many Hancock Counties?

It's common in the United States for places like counties, cities, and towns to be named after important historical figures. Naming places after people like John Hancock is a way to remember their contributions to the country's history. Because John Hancock was such a key figure in the American Revolution and a symbol of freedom, many states chose to name a county after him. This shows how much he was respected and how important his role was in forming the United States.

Counties Named Hancock

Here are the ten counties in the United States that are named Hancock County:

• 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

Formerly Known as Hancock County

One county in the United States used to be called Hancock County, but its name was changed later:

• Winston County, Alabama, which was known as Hancock County until the year 1858.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Hancock para niños