Hamilton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hamilton, Wisconsin
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Concordia Mill
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 Hamilton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hamilton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566010 |
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Hamilton Historic District
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A portion of the district.
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| Location | Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000070 |
| Added to NRHP | July 1, 1976 |
Hamilton is a small, unincorporated community in the Town of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. A big part of Hamilton is known as the Hamilton Historic District. This area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's important for its history. The old Concordia Mill building, which is also on the historic register, is located here.
History of Hamilton
Early Settlement and Naming
Irish immigrants started settling in Hamilton in the early 1840s. It was first called "New Dublin." This was the first European settlement in the Cedarburg area. The first known resident was Joseph Gardenier. He built a small log cabin by Cedar Creek. He was surveying (mapping out land) for the Green Bay Road.
In 1847, the community was renamed Hamilton. This was in honor of William S. Hamilton. He was part of the government for the Wisconsin Territory. His father was Alexander Hamilton, who was the first Secretary of the Treasury for the United States.
Growth and Change
By 1848, Hamilton was an important stop for stagecoaches. These were horse-drawn carriages that carried people and mail. The stagecoach route connected Milwaukee and Green Bay. Hamilton grew and did well for a while.
However, things changed in 1870. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway built a train line in nearby Cedarburg. Cedarburg then grew into a bigger, official city. This made rural Hamilton less important.
Recognizing History
In 1974, the Wisconsin State Historical Society officially recognized Hamilton as a historic site. Two years later, in 1976, the Hamilton Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This helps protect the important historical buildings and areas in Hamilton.
