Hamiltons Fort, Utah facts for kids
This page is about the community in southern Utah. For the fort in Brooklyn, New York City, see Fort Hamilton.
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Hamiltons Fort, Utah
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 Hamiltons Fort, Utah
Location in Utah
Hamiltons Fort, Utah
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Iron |
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
84753
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1454331 |
Hamiltons Fort is a small community located in the southern part of Iron County, Utah, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Discovering Hamiltons Fort
This section will tell you more about this interesting place in Utah.
The Story Behind the Name
Hamiltons Fort was named after an early settler and pioneer named John Hamilton. He was one of the first people to help build and settle this area.
A Look Back: Its History and Names
This community has a long history! A post office operated here from 1859 until 1913. Over the years, Hamiltons Fort has been known by several different names. Some of these names included "Hamilton Fort," "Fort Hamilton," "Fort Hamblin," "Hamblin," and "Hambleton."
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