Hancock,_Missouri

Hancock, Missouri

Hancock, Missouri

Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.

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

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hancock, Missouri
  2. [2]
    "Pulaski County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2016.

37°59′11″N 92°10′55″W


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