Incorporated 1776

Site Resources Maps from "County Atlas of Berkshire, Massachusetts. From actual survey by and under the Direction of F. W. Beers, Published by R. T. White & Co., 36 Vesey Street, New York, 1876." Some maps have names of residents. The map of Hancock is available for viewing. Early vital records from the Cooke Collection, Births, Marriage, Deaths. 1852 Deaths in Hancock - Margaret Davis Smith Cemetery - Brickhouse Area of Hancock - Margaret Davis Goodrich Hollow Cemetery - Margaret Davis Noah Ely Cemetery. - Margaret Davis Your Resource needed here!

Other Pertinent Links

Hancock Town Government Directory
Map of Town Location Clickable map showing location of all Berkshire County towns.
Community Profile (DHCD) Department of Housing and Community Development statistics including government, population, education and other statistical distributions.
Commonwealth Communities listed by county All communities in Massachusetts profiled here and organized by county.
Community Page Brief historical sketch as well as contemporary community information regarding lodging, restaurants, and community events. Links to sites of local interest.
Commonwealth Community Profile & Links Links related to the town including addresses of libraries.
Historic Sites in the Berkshires

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