County Overview
Hancock County was the 83rd county formed in Kentucky, coming into existence on 23 Mar 1829 from portions of Daviess, Breckinridge, and Ohio counties. Today its borders also touch Perry and Spencer counties in Indiana. The county seat is Hawesville.
Hancock County was named for John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence and first President of the Continental Congress.
For early court minutes and courthouse history, see Minute Book..
For more information about Hancock County government: hancockky.us.
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