Hancock County, County administrative division in northeastern Tennessee, United States
Hancock County stretches across 223 square miles of land with mountains, valleys, and the winding paths of Clinch and Powell Rivers through its territory.
The Tennessee Supreme Court officially established Hancock County in 1848 after resolving legal disputes between residents of neighboring Hawkins and Claiborne counties.
The Vardy Community School, which educated Melungeon children during the early 1900s, represents the educational heritage of this mixed-ancestry population in the region.
The county government offices, located in Sneedville, provide services such as building permits, waste management, and road maintenance through dedicated departments.
Hancock County maintains its position as Tennessee's fourth least populated county, with 6,662 residents recorded in the 2020 census records.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1844
Capital city: Sneedville
Shares border with: Lee County, Scott County, Hawkins County, Grainger County, Claiborne County
Website: http://hancockcountytn.com
GPS coordinates: 36.53000,-83.22000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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