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Abundant natural resources, lush green landscapes, varied recreational facilities, a thriving economy, a rich cultural heritage and a celebration of life: That’s Hancock County in brief! No one who visits the place has ever come even close to “not liking it.” Usually, they don’t come back at all! For, once you visit Hancock County, you would want to make it your home forever.
Amidst a growing economy, and its lively fairs and festivals, Hancock County has maintained its old world charm. Even the presence of the neighboring, more famous and sought after destination of Indianapolis, has not marred the appeal of this county. The rich heritage and agricultural and industrious beginnings of this county has led to the establishment of varied communities of white and African Americans, Hispanics and even Asians to co-exist amicably with each other.
On March 21, 1828, Hancock County, Indiana, was first created, and on April 11 of the same year, Greenfield was chosen as its county seat. The county was named after John Hancock, who was one of the first signers at the Declaration of Independence. The industrial boom in Hancock County began with the discovery of natural gas in 1887, and soon many manufacturing plants and other industries established their roots in this county.
Hancock County is one of the 92 counties in Indiana and one of the nine sister counties of the Indianapolis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The population in Hancock County, as of 2009, stood at 68,334. Its strategic position on the I-70 transportation corridor has resulted in its booming economy and has positioned it as the third fastest growing counties in Indiana. Not only that, being in the central part of the state has made it a stopping point for all major business transactions between East and West and North and South.