Hancock County, Illinois
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, 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 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 County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 148.
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