Hamilton, St. Joseph County, Indiana facts for kids
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Hamilton
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 Hamilton, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hamilton, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Township | Olive |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46552
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452615 |
Hamilton is an unincorporated community in Olive Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Hamilton was originally called Terre Coupee, and under the latter name was platted in 1837. The name of Hamilton comes from Hamilton's Tavern the community once contained. A post office opened under the name Terre Coupee in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1893.
Geography
Hamilton is located at 41°43′56″N 86°28′41″W / 41.73222°N 86.47806°W.
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