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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.
- 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.
- Open 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:
- Open the 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:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Manatee County
- Open the 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Hancock
Communities Also Named Hancock ...
We found 35 communities that are also named Hancock.
There is one other community in Florida that is also named Hancock.
Beyond Florida, we know of 34 communities that are located in the United States.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Polk 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 Florida community of Hancock [Polk County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Cherokee 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 Alabama community of Hancock [Cherokee County].
- Arkansas
- Craighead County
- This Hancock is located in Craighead County and lies 719 miles [1,157.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craighead County community of Hancock.
- California
- Los Angeles 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 California community of Hancock [Los Angeles County].
- 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
- Litchfield County
- This Hancock is located in Litchfield County and lies 1,085 miles [1,746.1 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 Litchfield County community of Hancock.
- Georgia
- Hancock 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 Georgia community of Hancock [Hancock County].
- Indiana
- Harrison 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 Indiana community of Hancock [Harrison County].
- Iowa
- Pottawattamie County
- This Hancock is located in Pottawattamie County and lies 1,189 miles [1,913.5 km]<2> to the northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pottawattamie County community of Hancock.
- Kansas
- Lane 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 Kansas community of Hancock [Lane County].
- Louisiana
- Ouachita Parish
- This Hancock is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 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 Ouachita Parish community of Hancock.
- Maine
- Hancock County
- This Hancock is located in Hancock County and lies 1,387 miles [2,232.2 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 Hancock County community of Hancock.
- Maryland
- Washington County
- This Hancock is located in Washington County and lies 850 miles [1,367.9 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 Washington County community of Hancock.
- Massachusetts
- Berkshire County
- This Hancock is located in Berkshire County and lies 1,131 miles [1,820.2 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 Berkshire County community of Hancock.
- Michigan
- Houghton County
- This Hancock is located in Houghton County and lies 1,372 miles [2,208 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Houghton County community of Hancock.
- Minnesota
- Stevens County
- This Hancock is located in Stevens County and lies 1,423 miles [2,290.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stevens County community of Hancock.
- Missouri
- Pulaski County
- This Hancock is located in Pulaski County and lies 901 miles [1,450 km]<2> to the northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Hancock.
- Nebraska
- Dundy 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 Nebraska community of Hancock [Dundy County].
- New Hampshire
- Hillsborough County
- This Hancock is located in Hillsborough County and lies 1,191 miles [1,916.7 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 Hillsborough County community of Hancock.
- New York
- Delaware County
- This Hancock is located in Delaware County and lies 1,049 miles [1,688.2 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 Delaware County community of Hancock.
- North Carolina
- Chowan County
- This Hancock is located in Chowan County and lies 658 miles [1,058.9 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 Chowan County community of Hancock.
- North Dakota
- McLean 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 North Dakota community of Hancock [McLean County].
- 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
- Lancaster County
- This Hancock is located in Lancaster County and lies 493 miles [793.4 km]<2> to the north of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Hancock.
- Tennessee
- Henry County
- This Hancock is located in Henry County and lies 678 miles [1,091.1 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hancock.
- 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
- Addison County
- This Hancock is located in Addison County and lies 1,226 miles [1,973.1 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 Addison County community of Hancock.
- West Virginia
- Morgan County
- This Hancock is located in Morgan County and lies 849 miles [1,366.3 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 Morgan County community of Hancock.
- Wisconsin
- Waushara County
- This Hancock is located in Waushara County and lies 1,191 miles [1,916.7 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hancock that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Waushara County community of Hancock.
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)
- Cedar Grove is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Chancey Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Chancey Farms is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chancey Farms
- Creek View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Creek View is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
- Eagle Watch
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Eagle Watch is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Watch
- Emerald Creek
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Emerald Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Creek
- Gallery Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
- Hickory Creek
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Hickory Creek is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
- Hickory Highlands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
- Hickory Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Hickory Ridge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
- Hickory Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
- Hidden Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
- Indian Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Indian Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
- Continue List (23 more) ...
- Kingswood Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
- Lake Fantasia
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Lake Fantasia is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Fantasia
- Leonard Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Leonard Woods is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leonard Woods
- Lynnhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Lynnhaven is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynnhaven
- Mays Greenglades
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Mays Greenglades is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Greenglades
- Paddock Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Paddock Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paddock Oaks
- Peru ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Peru is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru
- Ponderosa
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Ponderosa is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
- Providence Lakes
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Providence Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Lakes
- Providence Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Providence Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Oaks
- Random Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Random Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Random Oaks
- Ridge Court
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
- River Rapids
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- River Rapids is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Rapids
- River Walk
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- River Walk is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Walk
- Rivers Edge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Rivers Edge is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivers Edge
- Riverview
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Riverwoods Hammock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Riverwoods Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwoods Hammock
- Rolling Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
- Scenic Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
- Shoals
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Shoals is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoals
- Starlite
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Starlite is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Starlite
- Still Waters Landing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Still Waters Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Waters Landing
- Tanglewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
How Far From Hancock to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers 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<5> 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<6> 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).<7>
- 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).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,184 miles [8,342.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hancock) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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.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). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.747 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.121 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.862 degrees. |
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