1881 History of Northern Wisconsin | Hancock
Hancock is situated on the Wisconsin Central Railroad, in the western tier of towns in Waushara County, and contains about 700 inhabitants. Up to the time of the building…
Local History
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Fire Destroys Hancock Community Church | February 22, 1952
One of Hancock’s oldest landmarks, the Hancock Community church, was completely destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon. The building was consumed by the blaze…
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Hancock Library Moves into Historic Firehouse
A project started in 1985 by the Hancock Public Library Board is finally becoming reality. The Hancock Library Board, along with Dudei Construction of Plainfield, and members of Hancock Village Board and…
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History of the Village of Hancock
In 1850, two years after the admission of Wisconsin to the Union, William Sylvester Jr. son of the government’s Indian blacksmith, settled in section 10, Township 19 North…
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Wisconsin Historical Society | Hancock
The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. They maintain a large collection of historical documents from around the state, including photographs and documents about Hancock. On their website you can read a historical talk given by E. F. Kileen at cornerstone laying in 1928 or An ideal…
