Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock County | |
|---|---|
 Hancock County Courthouse in Carthage | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°24′N 91°10′W / 40.4°N 91.17°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1825 |
| Named for | John Hancock |
| Seat | Carthage |
| Largest city | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 814 sq mi (2,110 km2) |
| • Land | 794 sq mi (2,060 km2) |
| • Water | 21 sq mi (50 km2) 2.5%% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 19,104 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 18th |
| Website | www |
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 19,104.[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]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ↑ "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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