Town of Hancock

Route 125 is one of the few ways to reach the eastern side of the Green Mountains from Addison County.  It takes you over Middlebury Gap, right through the small town of Hancock Vermont.  It’s a bit hard to tell you’re even in a town until you reach the end of Route 125 where it meets Route 100.  This is where the town center can be found with a cluster of homes, the Old Hancock Hotel with the Heart of Hancock Restaurant and Hubbard’s Country Store.

Turn south on scenic Route 100 and you’ll find the town hall, town offices/library and even the local post office.  Keep on heading south and you’ll land in Killington for some excellent skiing.  Take the turn to the north on Route 100 and you’ll meander up through the Mad River Valley eventually finding yourself in Waterbury, maybe even making a pit stop at the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory.

It might seem like Hancock is just a town to pass through, but with 82% of Hancock’s land belonging to the Green Mountain National Forest there are many outdoor recreation options. Paddle the White River or one of Hancock’s two lakes. Hike up one of Hancock’s many peaks, and don’t miss the beautiful Texas Falls Recreational Area.

Granted: November 7th, 1780
Total Area: 38.1 square miles
Population (2020 Census): 359
Public Schools: None-students have school choice.  The Granville-Hancock Unified District pays tuition to neighboring schools of parents choosing up to the allowable tuition rate set by the state of Vermont.
Town Website: www.hancockvt.org