Hancock County Mississippi - Hancock County is 40 miles east of New Orleans, LA on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Beaches. Gaming, championship golf, NASA tours, historic sites, parks, shopping, fishing, and fresh Gulf seafood can all be found. The Political Graveyard: Hancock County, Miss. - Database of political history and cemeteries, with brief biographical entries for political figures connected to the county, living and dead, from the 1700s to the present. National Register of Historical Places - Hancock County - Directory of historical places and cultural resources for the county. Offers historical significance, architect details, and related information. Mississippi's West Coast - Hancock County - Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau. Find information on attractions, accommodations, dining and events. Hancock County Library System - Information on library services, policies, hours of operation, and branches. Hancock County Schools - About school district, board of education information, curriculum, school calendar, and links. Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission - Economic development authority, handling management of airports, ports, railroads, and industrial parks.