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Tourism and Recreation
 

• Hancock County Fall Festival: an annual event showcasing local craftsmen and artists occurring the first full weekend in October. 2009 dates are October 2nd-3rd.

• Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival: May 29th - 30th, 2009
For more information, see: http://www.overhomesneedville.com/jmfest/index.html

• Elrod Falls
For more information, see: http://tennwaterfalls.blogspot.com/2005/06/elrod-falls.html

• Mahala Mullins’ Cabin
For more information, see: http://vardyhistoricalsociety.org/vardyhistoricalsociety_003.htm

• Vardy Historical Society
For more information, see: http://vardyhistoricalsociety.org/

• Hancock County Historical and Genealogical Society
For more information, see: http://www.overhomesneedville.com/

• River Bluff Lodge
For more information, see: http://www.overhomecabins.com/

• River Place Cabin and Cottage Rentals
For more information, see: http://www.clinchriverecotourism.com/

 Tourism Photos

Climate
 
Month
Avg. High (°F)
Avg. Low (°F)
Mean (°F)
Monthly Avg. Precipitation (inches)
Record High
Record Low
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Jan
46
26
36
4.04
80°F (1950)
-23°F (1985)
Feb
51
29
40
3.49
81°F (1977)
-11°F (1996)
Mar
61
36
49
4.26
85°F (1949)
-4°F (1980)
Apr
70
43
57
3.69
91°F (1942)
19°F (2004)
May
77
52
64
4.83
96°F (1941)
27°F (1966)
Jun
84
60
72
3.52
104°F (1936)
33°F (1966)
Jul
87
64
75
4.06
102°F (1952)
44°F (1972)
Aug
86
63
74
3.46
102°F (1930)
44°F (1986)
Sep
80
57
69
3.14
101°F (1954)
31°F (1967)
Oct
70
44
57
2.66
95°F (1941)
16°F (1962)
Nov
59
36
48
3.64
84°F (1948)
5°F (1950)
Dec
49
29
39
4.37
81°F (1951)
-8°F (1983)
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Average
68.4
45.0
56.8
3.77
 

 

Annual Precipitation: 45.16 inches per year
Annual Average temperature: 57°F
Monthly Average High (°F): Jan: 46 and July: 84
Monthly Average Low (°F): Jan: 26 and July: 64

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Topography
 

The highest point in Hancock County is Clinch Mountain at a height of 2,618 feet above sea level.
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The elevation of Sneedville, TN is 1,169’ above sea level.
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"Hancock County is bordered by Clinch Mountain on its southern border and Newman's Ridge and the Powell Mountains on its northern border where it joins the southwestern edge of Virginia. The landscape appears rough, textured with hills and mountains. There is some farmland on the more rolling hills, as well as in the river valleys."
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Hancock County is 224 square miles, of which 222 square miles are land and just over 1 square mile is water (Clinch and
Powell Rivers).

Land area: 222 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.2 sq. mi.
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Water Area
 

The Clinch and Powell Rivers run through Hancock County, offering approximately 1.2 square miles of water area.

Land area: 222 sq. mi.
Water area: 1.2 sq. mi.
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Population Density
 

6,733 people located within 222 square miles giving a population density of 30.3 people per square mile.
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