Hancock County, county in Indiana, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 79,553 inhabitants. The county was created 197 years ago in 1827. Its county seat is Greenfield.
There are 11 city/town in Hancock County, IN. The largest city of Hancock County is McCordsville with a population of 7,750. Other cities include, Eden population 4,577, Fortville population 4,220, Cleveland population 3,376, New Palestine population 2,656
Eden, Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana
Located just east of Indianapolis, Hancock County contains several small cities and towns that provide a slice of Midwestern Americana.
As the county seat, Greenfield is the largest city with around 20,000 residents. It contains historic districts like Riley Old Home and Underground Railroad area. Greenfield also hosts the Riley Festival every October.
Fortville lies along the Big Blue River north of Indianapolis with about 4,000 residents. The downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contains shops and eateries. Jubilee Days in June celebrate the town's heritage.
Originally a Quaker settlement, Shirley has around 800 residents today. The Shirley Historical Museum chronicles the town's past. Locals enjoyregressor car shows and auctions downtown during community events.
Wilkinson is a small incorporated town along the Big Blue River with around 225 residents. Downtown spans just a few blocks along Main Street but contains historical buildings now home to shops and cafes.
Located south of Fortville, New Palestine has around 2,000 residents. Sugar Creek flows through town which hosts events like the annual New Palestine Blues & BBQ festival each August.
Hancock County's towns provide wholesome slices of Americana just beyond Indianapolis, whether enjoying festivals, antique stores, or simply small town living at its finest.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Carrollton | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States | 596 |
Cleveland | City in Indiana, USA | 3,376 |
Eden | Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana | 4,577 |
Fortville | Town in Indiana, United States | 4,220 |
Greenfield | City in Indiana, United States; county seat of Hancock County | 731 |
McCordsville | Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States | 7,750 |
New Palestine | Town of the United States | 2,656 |
Riley | Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America | 217 |
Shirley | Town in Indiana, USA | 906 |
Spring Lake | Town in Hancock County, Indiana | 231 |
Wilkinson | Town in Indiana, United States | 451 |