Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hancock, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hancock and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hancock
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hancock:
- 27.871200, -82.316200
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hancock
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Hancock is near Manatee County and also Polk County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Manatee County
- eBird sighting report for Polk County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hancock ...
We found 35 communities that share the name Hancock.
There is one other community in Florida which is also named Hancock.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Chaffee County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Hancock [Chaffee County].
- Gunnison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Colorado community of Hancock [Gunnison County].
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Hancock County
- This Hancock is located in Hancock County and lies 921 miles [1,482.2 km]<2> to the north of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Hancock.
- Perry County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Perry County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Hancock.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- This Hancock is located in Berks County and lies 950 miles [1,528.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berks County community of Hancock.
- Lancaster County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Hancock [Lancaster County].
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Comal County
- Although located in Comal County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Comal County community of Hancock.
- Dawson County
- This Hancock is located in Dawson County and lies 1,211 miles [1,948.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dawson County community of Hancock.
- Limestone County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Hancock [Limestone County].
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hancock ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Cedar Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Chancey Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chancey Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey Farms
- Chancey Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Creek View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
- Creek View is located in Hillsborough County
- Eagle Watch
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Watch have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Watch
- Eagle Watch is located in Hillsborough County
- Emerald Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Creek
- Emerald Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Gallery Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
- Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
- Hickory Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
- Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Hidden Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
- Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
- Indian Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is located in Hillsborough County
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- Kingswood Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
- Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Lake Fantasia
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Fantasia have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Fantasia
- Lake Fantasia is located in Hillsborough County
- Leonard Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leonard Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard Woods
- Leonard Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Lynnhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Mays Greenglades
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Greenglades have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Greenglades
- Mays Greenglades is located in Hillsborough County
- Paddock Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paddock Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Oaks
- Paddock Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Peru ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Ponderosa
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Providence Lakes
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
- Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Providence Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Oaks
- Providence Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Random Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Random Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Oaks
- Random Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Ridge Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
- Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
- River Rapids
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Rapids have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Rapids
- River Rapids is located in Hillsborough County
- River Walk
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Walk
- River Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Rivers Edge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivers Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers Edge
- Rivers Edge is located in Hillsborough County
- Riverview
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
- Riverview is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Riverview <5>
- Riverwoods Hammock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwoods Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods Hammock
- Riverwoods Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
- Rolling Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
- Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Scenic Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
- Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Shoals
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Starlite
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Still Waters Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Waters Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Waters Landing
- Still Waters Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Tanglewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Kingswood Heights
How Far From Hancock to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hancock to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hancock and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Hancock to Tampa, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 213 miles [342.8 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 13 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 819 miles [1,318.1 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,616 miles [10,647.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,284 miles [11,722.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hancock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hancock could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Hancock) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hancock. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.8712, Longitude: -82.3162 In this case, the coordinates for Hancock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Hancock, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hancock to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.747 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.121 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.862 degrees. |