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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:
- 32.595973, -91.955408
- 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 parish-by-parish basis. We have selected Ouachita Parish as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Ouachita Parish
- Since Hancock is near Morehouse Parish and also Richland Parish, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Morehouse Parish
- Open the eBird sighting report for Richland Parish
- 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.
Within Louisiana, the name Hancock is unique.
Beyond Louisiana, we know of 35 communities that are located in the United States.
- 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 240 miles [386.2 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 1,211 miles [1,948.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of Hancock.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Hancock is located in Hillsborough County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km]<2> to the east southeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hancock.
- 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].
- 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 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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].
- Maine
- Hancock County
- This Hancock is located in Hancock County and lies 1,513 miles [2,434.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 910 miles [1,464.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 1,225 miles [1,971.4 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 1,019 miles [1,639.9 km]<2> to the north of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 914 miles [1,470.9 km]<2> to the north of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 372 miles [598.7 km]<2> to the north of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 1,299 miles [2,090.5 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 1,117 miles [1,797.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 905 miles [1,456.5 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<2> to the north northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 parish.
- 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 1,052 miles [1,693 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 659 miles [1,060.6 km]<2> to the east northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 328 miles [527.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 parish.
- 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 575 miles [925.4 km]<2> to the west of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 1,293 miles [2,080.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 909 miles [1,462.9 km]<2> to the northeast of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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 807 miles [1,298.7 km]<2> to the north of the Hancock that is located in Ouachita Parish.
- 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.
- Cypress Point
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Cypress Point is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Point
- Fowler
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
- Fowler is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fowler
- Hammock
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Hammock is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammock
- Hidden Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Hidden Oaks is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Oaks
- Lakeshore
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Lakeshore is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeshore
- Lakeview Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Lakeview Park is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
- Leisure Village
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
- Leisure Village is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Village
- Oliver
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Oliver is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oliver
- Pecan Bayou
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Pecan Bayou is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecan Bayou
- Spanish City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
- Spanish City is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spanish City
- Treasure Island
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Treasure Island is located in Ouachita Parish
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Treasure Island
How Far From Hancock to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs 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:
- Monroe, which is the Seat of Ouachita Parish, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Hancock to Monroe, with an average speed<4> 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.
- Baton Rouge, which is the State Capital of Louisiana, lies 155 miles [249.4 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 940 miles [1,512.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take most of two days, a buggy would take 37 days and walking would take 54 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,807 miles [10,954.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,527 miles [12,113.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,402 miles [8,693.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'
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 parish. 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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions 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 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. |
| <5> | 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: 32.5960, Longitude: -91.9554 In this case, the coordinates for Hancock have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 316.774 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 312.758 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 312.581 degrees. |
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