[citation needed] It is named for John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of the Independence.

Fly fishing is extremely popular due to the Upper Delaware River, which flows through the town.

The river is a large economic engine that powers many businesses in Hancock and neighboring areas.

A local Hancock native, Eddie Murphy, was a professional baseball player in the major leagues.

"Honest Eddie" Murphy appeared in three World Series during his time in MLB.

Prior to that, from 2010 to 2015, the Hancock Wildcats won six Section 4 baseball championships in a row.

The southwestern town line, delineated by the Delaware River, is the border of Pennsylvania.

The East Branch of the Delaware flows from east to west across the town, joining the West Branch at Hancock village to form the Delaware River proper.