Hancock, Missouri

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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.

37°59′11″N92°10′55″W / 37.98639°N 92.18194°W / 37.98639; -92.18194

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