Hancock, Missouri
Hancock is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History[]
Hancock was platted in 1869, and named after Jap Hancock, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Hancock was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hancock, Missouri
- ^ "Pulaski County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on December 10, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
Coordinates: 37°59′11″N 92°10′55″W / 37.98639°N 92.18194°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Pulaski County, Missouri
- Unincorporated communities in Missouri
- Ozark region, Missouri geography stubs