Hancock County, Illinois
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| Hancock County, Illinois | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1825 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Carthage |
| Largest City | Hamilton |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
814 sq mi (2,108 km²) 794 sq mi (2,056 km²) 21 sq mi (54 km²), 2.5 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: https://www.hancockcounty-il.gov/ | |
| Named for: John Hancock | |
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,620.[1] Its county seat is Carthage,[2] and largest city is Hamilton. The county is made up of rural towns with many farmers.
Hancock County was founded in 1825 and named in honor of John Hancock, who clearly signed the Declaration of Independence.[3]
Hancock County, Illinois Media
Hancock County at the time of its creation in 1825
References
- ↑ QuickFacts: Hancock County, Illinois. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ↑ Find a CountyNational Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States (1905)Govt. Print. Off.. p. 148.
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