Hancock is located at the junction of US-41 and M-26 in Houghton County.  It is home of Finlandia University, the only Finnish American College in America. In 1846, a log cabin was built here to hold the Ruggles mineral claim. Christopher C. Douglas owned the land and came to live on it in 1852.  He sold it to the Quincy Mining Company, of which he was an agent. Incorporated as a village in 1875 and as a city in 1903. Named for John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

Attractions

Copper Country Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-2333

Finlandia University, 601 Quincy St., Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 487-7348

Finnish American Heritage Center Finlandia University, 601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 487-7347

Portage Lake Upper Entry Lighthouse, McLain State Park, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 337-4579. Located at the outer end of the east breakwater on Portage Lake at McLain state park.

Quincy Mine Hoist, 49750 US Hwy 41, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-3101

Dining Out

The Daily Grind Cafe, 200 Michigan St., Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 487-7455

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant, 512 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-2920

Gino's Restaurant, 800 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-3020

North Shore Grill 'n Pub, 2131 Jasberg Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-4678

Nutini's Supper Club, 321 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-2711

The Pin Deck, 851 Royce Road, Ripley, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-1270

Lodging

Best Western Copper Crown Motel, 235 Hancock, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-6111

Bridgeview Cabins, 100 Navy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-1730

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Grand View Chalet, 26906 Franklin Tram Ex, Quincy Hill, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (248) 634-6036

Ramada Waterfront - Hancock, 99 Navy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-8400

Organizations

Michigan Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (Military Retirees) , 5671 Skeel Ave., P. O. Box 438, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, Phone:  (989) 739-2777

Outdoors

City of Hancock Recreation Boating & Camping Facility, M-203, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-7413

Evert's Snowmobile Rentals

Hancock Recreation Area, 2000 Jasberg St (M-203), Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-7413

Houghton County Arena, 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-4837

McLain State Park, 18350 Highway M-203, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-0278

Services

Shopping

Marilyn's Stained Glass, 50390 Glass Road, Quincy Hill, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-9139

Northwood's Sporting Goods, 120 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930, Phone: (906) 482-5210

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