Facts about Hancock County


It was founded on January 15, 1848 fifteen years after WV became a state.

The county seat is New Cumberland, the largest city is Weirton.

It is located along the Ohio River, south of Fort Pitt.

It is located where the massacre of Chief Logan's family took place in 1774.

Tourist Attractions;

Tomlinson Run State Park, it sits on 1,398 acres of the Ohio River. It's open from 8am to 4pm.

- Hiking and biking trails
- paddle boat rentals
- great trout fishing
- mini golfing
- pic nic shelters


Rock Springs Park, located in Chester, WV. A great amusement park, first operated in 1897, closed down in 1970.

Hancock County