Hancock County was formed in 1829 from portions of Breckinridge, Daviess, and Ohio counties. The county is named for John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The courthouse, the second to serve the county, was built in 1868 and renovated in 1978. Geography
1 If you are sexually active and pregnancy is a possibility, make sure you take a multivitamin daily, which includes the recommended 400 mcg of folic acid and other essential B vitamins. 2  Avoid all activities that could potentially lead to birth defects, including alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and caffeine.
1 Abstinence from sex is the only 100 percent effective way to prevent unplanned pregnancies and STDs. 2  For adolescents who are sexually active, using effective contraception (birth control) is necessary to avoid unwanted pregnancies. These methods include oral contraceptives (âthe pillâ), patch, vaginal contraceptive ring, injection or âshot,â implant, and intrauterine device (IUD). 2  Barrier methods of birth control include the male condom, female condom, diaphragm or cervical cap (both require a medical prescription), and spermicides.