Hancock County

Hancock County extends along the Atlantic coast with numerous islands, bays, and peninsulas forming a complex maritime landscape in eastern Maine.

The county was established in 1790 and named after John Hancock, the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Local festivals celebrate maritime traditions through boat races, fishing tournaments, and seafood events that connect residents with their coastal heritage.

The county includes 37 municipalities and several unorganized territories, with Ellsworth serving as the administrative center for government services.

Mount Desert Island, located within the county, contains the eastern seaboard's only fjord and sections of Acadia National Park.

Location: Maine

Inception: 1790

Capital city: Ellsworth

Website: https://hancockcountymaine.gov/

Part of: Down East

Shares border with: Penobscot County, Washington County, Waldo County, Knox County

Website: https://hancockcountymaine.gov

GPS coordinates: 44.51274,-68.41571

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55