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. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hancock, Missouri
  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. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
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37°59′11″N 92°10′55″W / 37.98639°N 92.18194°W / 37.98639; -92.18194


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