Hancock Attractions
Hancock was originally called Caledonia by Joseph Warfield in 1765. In 1789 the town was being called both Williams Town and Hancock. The name Williams Town finally was dropped from deeds written after 1810.
C & O Canal Museum
The C & O Canal Museum features a slideshow presentation, artifacts, photos, and books on canal life and a small canal boat replica is on display.
Sideling Hill Exhibit Center
Sideling Hill is one of the best rock exposures in the northeastern United States. Highway construction cut through the mountain exposing almost 850 vertical feet of a textbook example syncline formed nearly 350 million years ago. The center provides information and helps visitors understand what they are viewing. The area is a prime location for mountain scenery and wildlife.
