Hancock County, Kentucky
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,565.[1] Its county seat is Hawesville.[2]
Hancock County | |
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 Hancock County Courthouse in Hawesville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°50′N 86°47′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1829 |
| Named for | John Hancock |
| Seat | Hawesville |
| Largest city | Lewisport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 199 sq mi (520 km2) |
| • Land | 188 sq mi (490 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 5.6% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 8,758 |
| • Density | 46/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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