. "Hancock Bank is the one of two subsidiaries of the Hancock Holding Company. Founded in 1899, Hancock Bank has grown over the years to become a major player in the Gulf South from Texas to central Florida, and is consistently rated as one of America's most trustworthy banks. Hancock Bank is known for its characteristic lighthouse logo.In December 2010, Hancock Bank announced it would merge with Louisiana-based Whitney Bank in a stock-for-stock transaction."@en . . . . . "1899Z"^^ . . . "Hancock Bank"@en . . .