Hancock is a city in Houghton County. It is the northernmost city in the U.S. state of Michigan,^[1] located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, or, depending on terminology, Copper Island. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 4,323; the city website estimates its current population as 4,900.^[2] It is the sister city of Porvoo, Finland. Laurn Grove Park is located in West Hancock. Image File history File links Houghton_County_Michigan_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Hancock_Highlighted. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... 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The city was named after John Hancock.^[3] For other persons named John Hancock, see John Hancock (disambiguation). ...

History

James Hicks originally owned the "land where Hancock now stands."^[4]

The earliest building in what is now the City of Hancock was a log cabin erected in 1846 on the site of the Ruggles Mining Claim; it is no longer standing and the present "location of the Houghton County Garage buildings".^[5] It was owned by Christopher C[olumbus]. Douglass, who came to live there in 1852. The Quincy Mining Company founded Hancock in 1859 after purchasing land from Douglass and building an office and mine on the site.^[6] 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1859 (MDCCCLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

Hancock's first store "was built by [the] Leopold brothers in 1858." Hancock's first post office was also in this store. "Samuel Hill, an agent for the Quincy Mining Company" platted "Hancock Village... in 1859." Although it was organised and officers elected in 1863, the village would not be incorporated until 1875^[7] "under a charter... amended in 1877."^[8]

In 1869 a fire burnt down about 75% of the village. There was also a significant fire in the 1940s that destroyed much of the downtown.^[9] 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ...

"[T]he Mineral Range Railroad" began "provid[ing] passenger and freight service between Hancock and Calumet" in 1873.^[10]

Hancock was incorporated as a city in 1903.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.8 mi²). 6.5 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.9  km² (0.3  mi²) of it (12.28%) is water. Hancock is connected to Houghton, Michigan by the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which crosses the dredged Portage Lake. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Location of Houghton, Michigan Country United States State Michigan County Houghton County Area  - City  4. ... The Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Hancock and Houghton, Michigan by crossing over the Portage Waterway, an arm of Portage Lake which cuts across the Keweenaw Peninsula with a canal linking the final several miles to Lake Superior to the northwest. ...

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Climate

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Neighborhoods

The East Hancock neighborhood is part of the city, and consists of many old victorian-style houses, which were once owned by those who ran the mines. East Hancock is a primarily residential neighbourhood in Hancock, Michigan, though it also includes the easternmost block of Quincy Street, the main street of Hancocks downtown. ...

Doctors' Park, located in West Hancock near the former Portage View Hospital Building (now the Portage Campus of Finlandia University), is so called because many of the residents are physicians. It lies north of West Quincy Street.

People and culture

Hancock has been called "the focal point of Finns in the United States".^[11] Due to the large number of Finnish immigrants, many street signs in Hancock are, as of 2007, printed in both English and their Finnish names.

Hancock hosts an annual midwinter festival called Heikinpäivä.^[12]

Every summer, the cities of Hancock and neighboring Houghton host a festival known as "Bridgefest," to commemorate the building of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge.^[13] The Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Hancock and Houghton, Michigan by crossing over the Portage Waterway, an arm of Portage Lake which cuts across the Keweenaw Peninsula with a canal linking the final several miles to Lake Superior to the northwest. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 4,323 people, 1,769 households, and 902 families residing in the city. The population density was 667.6/km² (1,727.5/mi²). There were 1,983 housing units at an average density of 306.3/km² (792.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.95% White, 0.76% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.2% were of Finnish, 14.4% German, 8.2% English, 5.3% Italian, and 5.2% French ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.4% spoke English and 4.4% Finnish as their first language. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanic Americans (Spanish: Hispano Americano) are Americans of Hispanic ethnicity who largely identify themselves with the Hispanic cultural heritage. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... English Americans (occasionally known as Anglo-Americans) are citizens of the United States whose ancestry originates wholly or partly in England. ... The United States 2000 Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

There were 1,769 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.97. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 18.0% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,118, and the median income for a family was $36,625. Males had a median income of $27,090 versus $22,150 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,669. About 6.9% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Museums and galleries

The birthplace of Mary Chase Perry-Stratton, founder of Pewabic Pottery, "escaped the 1869 fire"; it is now called Pewabic House and run as a museum.^[14] Pewabic Pottery is a pottery studio located in Detroit, Michigan. ...

The Kerredge Gallery and the Republic Bank Gallery are both located inside the Copper Country Community Arts Center.^[15]

Turquoise Art Gallery is also located in Hancock.^[16]

Education

Public education

Elementary-school students attend the Gordon Barkell Elementary School (formerly Hancock Elementary School), middle school students Hancock Middle School and high-school students Hancock Central High School.

Higher education

Hancock is the home of Finlandia University (formerly Suomi College), and several small parts of the campus of Michigan Technological University are also located in Hancock, including a former MTU "underground classroom" in Quincy Mine.^[17] Finlandia University is a private university located in Hancock, Michigan, on the Keweenaw Peninsula. ... Michigan Technological University (abbr. ...

Transportation

Highways

U.S. Highway 41 runs through Hancock, as do M-26 and M-203. U.S. Highway 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. ... The Portage Lake Lift Bridge carries US 41/M-26 across the Keweenaw Waterway from Houghton to Hancock. ... M-203 is a north-south highway in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. ...

Intercity bus

Indian Trails bus lines operates a terminal at the Shottle Bop Party Store, 125 Quincy Street. Until January 31, 2007 this was operated by Greyhound Bus Lines. Greyhound Lines is the largest intercity common carrier of passengers by bus in North America, serving 2200 destinations in the United States. ...

Public transportation

In 1902 "Houghton County Traction Company" ran "a trolley system" with service "to nearby towns".[1]

Hancock Public Transit operates a demand bus which will take riders to anywhere in Hancock, Houghton, or Ripley. Ripley is a small, unincorporated community in Franklin Township situated upon a slope, just east of Hancock on Michigan State Highway 26 and across the Portage Lake Canal from Houghton. ...

Airport

The Houghton County Memorial Airport^[18] (CMX)^[19] is often said to serve Houghton, though it is closer to Hancock and sometimes referred to as "Hancock".

Bicycling

The Jack Stevens Trail runs through the city.^[20]

Sports

The 2004 Professional Walleye Trail Championship Tournament was held partly in the city.^[21]

External links

• City of Hancock
• Hancock Public Schools
• Hunts' Guide to the Upper Peninsula: Houghton
• Photo of Portage Hospital, Hancock
• View of Portage Lake Lift Bridge and the (Michigan Tech) campus from the Michigan Tech Fund offices in Hancock

References

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