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HANCOCK, a city on the border of Hodges and Moore Townships, founded in 1871 when this railway line was completed to Morris, received its name in honor of Joseph Woods Hancock, who was born in Orford, N.H., April 4, 1816, and died in Minneapolis, October 24, 1907. He came to Red Wing in 1849 as a missionary teacher among the Indians; organized a Presbyterian church there in 1855 and was its pastor until 1861; was superintendent of schools for Goodhue County, 1864–81; author of Goodhue County . . . Past and Present, by an Old Settler (349 pp.), published in 1893. He continued to reside in Red Wing until about a week before his death. The city was platted in 1872 and incorporated as a village on February 9, 1881; the original site was in section 3 of Moore Township. The post office was established in 1871; it had a station of the Great Northern Railway.<ref>url= http://www.lakesnwoods.com/Hancock.htm#sthash.jmtSDVOB.dpuf</ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hancock,_Minnesota&action=submit#https://twitter.com/taylorswift13 |
HANCOCK, a city on the border of Hodges and Moore Townships, founded in 1871 when this railway line was completed to Morris, received its name in honor of Joseph Woods Hancock, who was born in Orford, N.H., April 4, 1816, and died in Minneapolis, October 24, 1907. He came to Red Wing in 1849 as a missionary teacher among the Indians; organized a Presbyterian church there in 1855 and was its pastor until 1861; was superintendent of schools for Goodhue County, 1864–81; author of Goodhue County . . . Past and Present, by an Old Settler (349 pp.), published in 1893. He continued to reside in Red Wing until about a week before his death. The city was platted in 1872 and incorporated as a village on February 9, 1881; the original site was in section 3 of Moore Township. The post office was established in 1871; it had a station of the Great Northern Railway.<ref>url= http://www.lakesnwoods.com/Hancock.htm#sthash.jmtSDVOB.dpuf</ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hancock,_Minnesota&action=submit# Bae https://twitter.com/taylorswift13 |
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[[Franklin Clarence Mars|Frank C. Mars]], founder of candy giant [[Mars, Incorporated]], was born in Hancock in 1883. |
[[Franklin Clarence Mars|Frank C. Mars]], founder of candy giant [[Mars, Incorporated]], was born in Hancock in 1883. |
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Revision as of 20:09, 12 May 2015
Hancock, Minnesota | |
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| Motto(s): "Community you know, place to grow"[1] | |
 Location of Hancock, Minnesota | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 765 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 752 |
| • Density | 772.7/sq mi (298.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 56244 |
| Area code | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-26936[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0644616[6] |
| Website | http://hancockmn.org/ |
Hancock is a city in Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 765 at the 2010 census.[8]
History
HANCOCK, a city on the border of Hodges and Moore Townships, founded in 1871 when this railway line was completed to Morris, received its name in honor of Joseph Woods Hancock, who was born in Orford, N.H., April 4, 1816, and died in Minneapolis, October 24, 1907. He came to Red Wing in 1849 as a missionary teacher among the Indians; organized a Presbyterian church there in 1855 and was its pastor until 1861; was superintendent of schools for Goodhue County, 1864–81; author of Goodhue County . . . Past and Present, by an Old Settler (349 pp.), published in 1893. He continued to reside in Red Wing until about a week before his death. The city was platted in 1872 and incorporated as a village on February 9, 1881; the original site was in section 3 of Moore Township. The post office was established in 1871; it had a station of the Great Northern Railway.[9]http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hancock,_Minnesota&action=submit# Bae https://twitter.com/taylorswift13
Frank C. Mars, founder of candy giant Mars, Incorporated, was born in Hancock in 1883.
Geography
Hancock is a city in Stevens County, Minnesota. Minnesota Highway 9 serves as a main route in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²), of which 1.00% is water. The elevation is 1,155 ft (352 m) above sea level.[10]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 91 | — | |
| 1890 | 218 | 139.6% | |
| 1900 | 415 | 90.4% | |
| 1910 | 524 | 26.3% | |
| 1920 | 763 | 45.6% | |
| 1930 | 798 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 827 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 852 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 942 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 806 | −14.4% | |
| 1980 | 877 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 723 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 717 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 765 | 6.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 765 people, 302 households, and 197 families residing in the city. The population density was 772.7 inhabitants per square mile (298.3/km2). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 337.4 per square mile (130.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 302 households of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 717 people, 294 households, and 186 families residing in the city. The population density was 724.5 people per square mile (279.6/km²). There were 325 housing units at an average density of 328.4 per square mile (126.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 0.14% African American (one African American resident), 0.14% Native American (one Native American), 0.28% Asian (two Asians), and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.
There were 294 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. Some 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $30,446 versus $20,114 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,012. About 2.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
Hancock holds an annual community celebration every July 4. The 4th of July parade also features a performance by Hancock's great marching band! The celebration has been held since the 1870s and includes baseball, parades, dances and fireworks.[7]
Education
Hancock Public Schools are part of the Hancock Public School District. Schools in the district include Hancock Elementary School and Hancock High School.[11][12] The average class size is around 12 to 25 students and has been growing in recent years.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Minnesota State Highway 9 serves as a main route in the community.
References
- ^ "City of Hancock Minnesota". City of Hancock Minnesota. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b "City of Hancock Minnesota". City of Hancok Minnesota. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ url= http://www.lakesnwoods.com/Hancock.htm#sthash.jmtSDVOB.dpuf
- ^ "Guide to Hancock Minnesota".
- ^ "Hancock Public School District". Hancock Public School District. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ^ "Hancock Public School District". Great Schools Inc. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
External links
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