Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States.

The Western Maryland community is notable for being located at the narrowest part of the state.

Individuals began settling in the area of modern-day Hancock during the 1730s.

During the Civil War, on January 5, 1862, General Stonewall Jackson began the siege of the town, but did not succeed due to weather conditions.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal passes through the town, and the Western Maryland Rail Trail connects Hancock with Fort Frederick State Park.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

I-70 continues east to Baltimore and west to the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh.

U.S. Route 40 runs concurrently with I-70 through the town, but just to the northwest, splits with I-70 to follow Interstate 68 westward towards Cumberland.

36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.