Member Photo Page
 
 
 

 

SCHEDULED MEETINGS:

Mayor & Council Meeting

Wednesday

10 February 2010- 7pm

Town Hall & Community Center

Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Monday

15 March - 6:30pm

Town Hall & Community

Center

CALENDAR

MEETINGS, BINGO

& SPECIAL EVENTS

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ELECTED OFFICIALS

County-State-Congressional

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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

FOR WESTERN MARYLAND

RAIL TRAIL

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WESTERN MARYLAND RAIL

TRAIL INFORMATION

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BARGE BASH PHOTOS

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ECONOMIC

DEVELOPEMENT

INFORMATION

For zoning information

concerning opening

of a new business

or available properties

for lease or rent contact

Town Office at 301-678-5622

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ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY

WESTERN MARYLAND RAIL TRAIL

Click here for details

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OUR TOWN PHOTOGRAPH

contest winners and entries

 

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HANCOCK MUSEUM

and TOLL HOUSE

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HANCOCK

VETERANS

MEMORIAL

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The Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes You to Hancock, Maryland

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.

 

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Photos courtesy of Sam Judge - Cycling on the WMRT

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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

 

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 information

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Possible extension of WMRT

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Hancock area photographs by

Sam Judge Photos Sam Judge

State & Local Tax Credits

for new or existing businesses

ENTERPRISE ZONES (Click)

 

Washington County Bicycle

Tour

Map now available

info@hancockmd.com

phone 301-678-5900

 

USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO LET US KNOW

YOUR SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS

info@hancockmd.com

 

 

WESTERN MARYLAND RAIL TRAIL EXTENSION

SUPPORTERS

Details

 

 

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

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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

    

 

Click here to view Calendar of Events

 

 

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.

 

Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Office Hours: 9 - 4:30 M-F
Phone: 301-678-5900
126 W. High Street
Hancock, MD 21750
Email: info@HancockMD.com