HISTORIC: The town of Hamilton, originally known as “Enterprise”, had pioneers settling as early as the middle of the 1700’s. Before the pioneers arrived, the Indians were drawn to Hamilton in great numbers because of the many lakes and prosperous fishing.

CITY AMENITIES: Although Hamilton has always remained a small town, during the summer months the population explodes due to the popularity of Hamilton Lake, which covers over 800 acres and has a depth of over 90 feet.

All students attend Hamilton Community Schools at the south edge of town, with the younger students attending Hamilton Elementary and the older students attending Hamilton Junior/ Senior High School.

The recreational activities in Hamilton include: boating, fishing and water skiing on Hamilton Lake, and the two-mile Fish Creek Trail that links Hamilton’s Girt L. Gnagy Park to Ball Lake in Steuben County. Gnagy Park houses baseball diamonds and a tennis association. Hamilton also includes Cold Springs Golf Course and several other golf courses nearby.

GOVERNMENT and INDUSTRY: Downtown Hamilton is located on the south side of Hamilton Lake. It includes restaurants, merchants, and professional services. The population according to the U.S. Census Bureau as of 2003 is 1,224. The police force in Hamilton is made up of a town marshal and two deputies. The Hamilton Fire Station is located at the Town Hall and is comprised of a fire chief and assistant fire chief.

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