Hancock County, Maine
Hancock County is a county in the state of Maine, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 55,478.[1] The county seat is Ellsworth.[2]
Hancock County, Maine | |
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Location in the state of Maine | |
Maine's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | June 25, 1789 |
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Seat | Ellsworth |
Largest City | Ellsworth |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
2,345 sq mi (6,074 km²) 1,587 sq mi (4,110 km²) 758 sq mi (1,963 km²), 32% |
Population - Density |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.co.hancock.me.us | |
Named for: John Hancock | |
County flag |
Hancock County, Maine Media
John Hancock of Massachusetts, the namesake of Hancock County
High tide near Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park; Hancock County, Maine, is a major tourist destination in the United States.
Jordan Pond (July 4, 2014)
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Hancock County, Maine". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.