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 June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Pulaski County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°59′11″N 92°10′55″W / 37.98639°N 92.18194°W
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