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MISSION STATEMENT
The objective of this organization shall be to promote businesses and tourism in the Town of Hancock,
Maryland and its immediate environs; to foster the development of existing businesses and attract new
businesses to the Town of Hancock; to strengthen the ties between Hancock area businesses and various
Federal, state, and local governmental organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and private organizations in
furtherance of the interests of the membership.
  
Photos courtesy of Sam Judge - Cycling on the WMRT
  
Photos courtesy of Sam Judge - Winter on the C&O Canal
New map for Western Maryland Rail Trail or C&O Canal Tow Path now available
send address to
info@hancockmd.com or call 301-678-5900
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RECENT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WMRT IN THE HANCOCK AREA:
Welcome banners being installed on decorative light poles with local business sponsors names.
Covered pavillion with picnic table in Joseph Hancock Jr Park- Access ramp to Joseph Hancock Jr Park - Restooms - Pavement improvements at Taney Street and WMRT -
Additional improvements during the next few months will be the installation of more bike racks, picnic tables, benches, primitive camp sites and rail signage.
WESTERN MARYLAND RAIL TRAIL EXTENSION
SUPPORTERS
Details
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9TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST
13 FEBRUARY 2010
WIDMEYER PARK
Sponsored by Hancock Arts Council
Contact Sinclair Hamilton at 301-678-5719
Details
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MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE GEOCACHE TRAIL
A State Wide Treasure Hunt with your hand-held GPS
click for details
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Congratulations to Recipients of Scholarships
Pepsi donated $1,000 toward college scholarships to students
submitting essays on what it means to grow up in Hancock.
2005 Recipients
JORDAN APPEL & MATTHEW BEAL
2006 Recipients
JENNIFER WILLISON & DYLAN SHIVES
2007 Recipients
TYE SOUDERS & DUSTIN HULL
2008 Recipients
DANNY MAUK & RICHARD STRONG
2009 Recipients
DAVID WELLER & JILL HELMSTETTER
Click here to read the essays
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Washington County Calendar of Events
Washington County Non-Profits
http://washingtoncountynonprofits.org/index.html
Hagerstown Washington County Convention Visitors Bureau
Click for maryland memories
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FOPRT FREDERICK STATE PARK COMPLEX
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2010
 
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Click here for: Maryland's 157 "The Incorporated Cities and Towns"
LINK TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR HANCOCK, MD - STATISTICAL DATA & DEMOGRAPHICS
LINK TO MARYLAND HISTORICAL MARKERS IN HANCOCK AREA - Click here
HANCOCK MAIN STREET PHOTOGRAPHS - Click here
HANCOCK, MARYLAND
 Hancock,
Maryland is a quaint locale that brings the ideal of Small Town
America to life. The folks are friendly, the businesses are mostly
owner and family operated, and the great outdoors are literally
in our backyard. Our town is a crossroads for several major highways.
We are centrally located and easily accessible to Interstates 70 & 68 and U.S. Routes 522 & 40. We're pleased to be part
of the distinction that U.S. Route 40 has been given as the "All-American
Road."
Hancock is nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains
of Western Maryland along the banks of the Potomac River. We are
minutes away from the borders of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Hunting and fishing in the area has been a long standing tradition.
Bicyclists, skaters, walkers, joggers, and natures lovers utilize
the C&O Canal towpath and the Western Maryland Rail Trail, both
just parallel to Hancock's Main Street. Camping, horseback riding,
and boating also lend to Hancock's reputation for year round outdoor
recreational experiences.
As the saying goes, "It's always the quiet ones that
you have to watch," and that stands true for the town of Hancock.
For two and a half centuries we've been geographically positioned
to witness the history of U.S. travel, commerce, and culture unfold.
Now we'd like to share our heritage with you. An active Historical
Society, Arts Council, and Chamber of Commerce, along with numerous
churches and civic organizations, reflect our people's commitment
to community. We love this picturesque Mason-Dixon Line town with
its sense of nostalgia that is a complement to the revitalization
improvements made by the town government. We hope this web site
tour will result in a personal tour and visit to Hancock, Maryland.
 The
Hancock Chamber of Commerce has developed this web site for
several reasons. Naturally we wish to let you know about the area
businesses that are here to serve you. But whether you are a visitor
to the area, or a resident of the town or surrounding communities,
we hope that this web site will serve as a reference guide for recreational
activities and attractions of all kinds.
We invite your comments and suggestions. Please contact
us with revisions and updates for local events. If you have any
questions that have not been answered we will be happy to assist
you. Thanks for stopping by, and come again.
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