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Hamilton, Mississippi
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 Hamilton, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Hamilton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 404 |
| • Density | 128.09/sq mi (49.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
39746
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| GNIS feature ID | 670857 |
| FIPS Code | 28-30220 |
Hamilton is a small community in Monroe County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 404 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Hamilton's History
Hamilton has an interesting past! It was once the very first county seat for Monroe County. A county seat is like the main town where the government offices are located.
In 1830, Monroe County was divided, and a new county called Lowndes County was created to the south. Because of this change, the county seat for Monroe County was moved north to a town called Aberdeen.
The original community of Hamilton is sometimes called "Old Hamilton." It's about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of a newer community called New Hamilton. New Hamilton started in the late 1880s when the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad arrived, bringing new growth and people to the area.
Where is Hamilton?
Hamilton is located in the southern part of Monroe County. To its west, you'll find New Hamilton. The county seat, Aberdeen, is about 11 miles (17.7 km) to the northwest.
The area of Hamilton covers about 3.2 square miles (8.3 sq km). Most of this is land, with a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 sq km), being water. Cedar Grove Creek forms the southeastern edge of the community, and Wilson Creek runs just west of the town center. These two creeks meet at the southwest corner of Hamilton to form McKinley Creek, which flows into the Tombigbee River.
Who Lives in Hamilton?
According to the 2020 United States Census, 404 people live in Hamilton.
Learning in Hamilton
Students in Hamilton attend Hamilton School. This school serves kids from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It's part of the Monroe County School District.
Famous Faces from Hamilton
Some notable people have come from Hamilton:
- J. W. Alexander, a talented gospel musician.
- Don Smith, a professional football player.
See also
- In Spanish: Hamilton (Misisipi) para niños
