Hancock, Maryland
Hancock is a town of 1,625 people in Washington County, Maryland, founded in 1853.
Why visit Hancock
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Hancock Museum and Widmyer Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Hancock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hancock
Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,557 at the 2020 census. The Western Maryland community is notable for being located at the narrowest part of the state. The north–south distance from the Pennsylvania state line to the West Virginia state line is only 1.8 miles (2.9 km) at Hancock.
From the Wikipedia article Hancock, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Buddy Lou's
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
11 East Main Street, Hancock
Mo,Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:30
Where to stay2
History
Prior to the current name, the settlement was named "William's Town" for William McClary.
The name Hancock comes from Edward Joseph Hancock, Jr., who fought alongside George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Individuals began settling in the area of modern-day Hancock during the 1730s. During the Civil War, on January 5, 1862, General Stonewall Jackson began a siege of the town, but did not succeed due to weather conditions.
From the History section of Hancock, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Hancock Veterans Memorial Branch Library
Library · 1.5 mi
231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock
Warm Springs Intermediate School
School · 5.7 mi
575 Warm Springs Way, Berkeley Springs
Warm Springs Middle School
School · 5.4 mi
271 Warm Springs Way, Berkeley Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Hancock
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 21°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cacapon St Pk #2 (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport (Shepherd Field) (MRB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Martinsburg 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Halfway 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Hagerstown 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Funkstown 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Boonsboro 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Chambersburg 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Waynesboro 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Cumberland 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Winchester 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hancock main street, Aude, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1536 - Hancock - American Legion Post 26, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1537 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1538 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1539 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1535 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1540 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 2016-07-29 20 22 28 View east along Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 just east of U.S. Route 522 (Warfordsburg Road) in Hancock, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter - Hancock, Maryland 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter - Hancock, Maryland 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter - Hancock, Maryland 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1541 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- St. Peter - Hancock, Maryland 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Thomas - Hancock, Maryland 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Thomas - Hancock, Maryland 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Thomas - Hancock, Maryland 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Thomas - Hancock, Maryland 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-05-18 13 26 24 View east along Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 at Exit 3 (Maryland State Route 144, Hancock) in Millstone, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hancock Rescue Squad building Washington Co MD 2022-08-04 19-50-27, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Hancock Presbyterian 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hancock Presbyterian 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hancock Presbyterian 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Thomas - Hancock, Maryland 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buddy Lous restaurant Hancock MD 2022-08-04 19-48-33 1, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- 1542 - Hancock - MD144, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 24-34 W Main St Hancock MD 2022-08-04 19-45-23, G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Hancock, MD post office, Aug. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Ajax P2050005, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WWI Howitser P2050003, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Ajax P2050006, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nike Ajax P2050002, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tuscarora Trail - 52191146016, TheTurducken, CC BY 2.0
- Tonolaway Creek Aqueduct MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tuscarora Trail - 52191163038, TheTurducken, CC BY 2.0
- C&O - 52533030045, TheTurducken, CC BY 2.0
- 2016-05-05 12 08 17 View west along Maryland State Route 144 (East Main Street) just west of Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 in Millstone, Washington County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Me in a Tractor, Smokey Whitetail, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neptune Attic Tropical Fish - panoramio, subgirl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Park Along Main Street - panoramio, subgirl, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank on Main Street - panoramio, subgirl, CC BY-SA 3.0
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