Hancock can boast of many fine inns, one dating back to 1767. Contributing to Hancock's uniqueness is the fact that there are twenty-four known and catalogued cemeteries in town, with the earliest recorded burial in 1772. All of these cemeteries are lovingly maintained by volunteers as is the small library and the fire department.

Hancock is fortunate to offer one of the finest educational systems in the country thanks to the dedication of interested parents and a devoted School Committee. Hancock's elementary school presently offers a unique academic atmosphere without grading that is personalized for each and every child. Farming is still practiced in the valley providing many attractive vistas along Route 43 and bringing agricultural awards for excellence to some of the town's farms.

Hancock Massachusetts is located in Northwestern Massachusetts, bordered by Williamstown on the north; New Ashford, Lanesborough, and Pittsfield on the east; Richmond on the south; and New Lebanon, Stephentown, and Berlin, New York, on the west. Hancock is 14 miles east of Pittsfield, 59 miles west of Greenfield, and 149 miles northwest of Boston.

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