Hamilton, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hamilton
Unincorporated community
Hamilton, Minnesota Location in Minnesota Show map of Minnesota Hamilton, Minnesota Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Fillmore
Elevation	1,260 ft (380 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	507
GNIS feature ID	654741

Hamilton is a small, unincorporated community located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

A Glimpse into Hamilton's Past

Hamilton was officially planned and mapped out in 1855. This process is called "platting." It means someone drew up the first maps showing where streets and lots would be. A post office opened in Hamilton in 1863. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years, closing its doors in 1904.

Famous People from Hamilton

Some notable individuals have connections to Hamilton. They include:

• Albert Plummer: He was a physician, which is a doctor. He also served as a legislator, meaning he was a person who helped make laws for the state.
• Henry Stanley Plummer: He was also a physician.

Population Over Time

The population of Hamilton was recorded in the U.S. Decennial Census.