Hancock County, Administrative division in central Georgia, United States.
Hancock County encompasses multiple towns and communities across its territory, with Sparta serving as the central administrative hub for local government operations.
The county, established in 1793, bears the name of Declaration of Independence signer John Hancock and developed as part of Georgia's Black Belt agricultural region.
The county maintains several preserved structures from the antebellum period, reflecting the architectural styles and construction methods of the nineteenth century.
Local government services, including the Common Pleas Court, handle civil cases, criminal matters, and family disputes through both general and domestic relations divisions.
The county's geographical position in central Georgia connects residents to major regional highways while maintaining substantial areas of natural forest and river systems.
Location: Georgia
Inception: December 17, 1793
Capital city: Sparta
Shares border with: Taliaferro County, Warren County, Glascock County, Washington County, Baldwin County, Putnam County, Greene County
Website: http://hancockcountyga.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.27000,-83.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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