TOWN OF HANCOCK
View of the Delaware River from Hancock
Hancock is located along the New York/Pennsylvania border in the southern portion of the county. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 161.8 square miles and a 2010 Census population of 3,224 people. The town includes the village of Hancock as well as the hamlets of Cadosia, East Branch, Fishs Eddy, French Woods, Harvard, Islamburg, Lordville, Peas Eddy, and Readburn.
History
The town of Hancock, NY, has a rich history of many things, including sports. The most popular sports perhaps are baseball and fishing. Fly fishing is extremely popular due to the Upper Delaware River (UDR), which flows right through the town. The River is a large economic engine that powers many businesses in Hancock and neighboring areas. The Hancock Golf Course was designed in 1941 by famed golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Baseball has been a part of Hancock for generations. 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 the MLB.
Contact Information
Town Hall
661 West Main Street, Hancock
607.637.3651
Points of Interest
Hancock Town Square
20 East Main Street
Fishing Access Points
East Branch of the Delaware River
https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/pfreastbranch.pdf
West Branch
https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/pfrwestbranch.pdf
Upper Delaware Scenic Byway
https://www.upperdelawarescenicbyway.org/
Hancock-chehocton Historical Society
61 Wheeler Street
Louise Adelia Read Memorial Library
104 Read Street
School
Hancock Central School
67 Education Lane
https://www.hancock.stier.org/
