Pioneer Cemetery Commission for Hancock County
“Show me the manner in which a
nation or community cares for its dead and I will measure with
mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their
respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high
ideals.”
William Gladstone – 3 times Prime Minister of England
Our Vision
The Hancock County Cemetery Commission aspires to preserve the Pioneer Cemeteries of Hancock County as a tribute to the early settlers of this area.
Our Mission
The mission of the Hancock County Cemetery Commission is to locate, record, restore and maintain all Pioneer Cemeteries of Hancock County under its jurisdiction.
There are currently 93 known cemeteries within Hancock County.
The Cemetery Commission is responsible for cemeteries when the following occurs:
Locating, restoring, and maintaining Pioneer Cemeteries requires
a financial commitment and County Government cannot afford this
burden. The Pioneer Cemetery Commission depends on the generosity
of volunteers and donations to attain the goals they have set.
Feel free to contact one of our Board Members with any question you may have.
