Hamilton, St. Joseph County, Indiana
| Hamilton, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Hamilton, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 41°43′56″N 86°28′41″W / 41.73222°N 86.47806°WCoordinates: 41°43′56″N 86°28′41″W / 41.73222°N 86.47806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430566[1] |
Hamilton is an unincorporated community in Olive Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
History
Hamilton was originally called Terre Coupee, and under the latter name was platted in 1837.[2] The name of Hamilton comes from Hamilton's Tavern the community once contained.[2] A post office opened under the name Terre Coupee in 1831, and remained in operation until 1893.[3]
Sources
- ↑ "Hamilton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 Howard, Timothy Edward (1907). A History of St. Joseph County, Indiana. Lewis publishing Company. p. 309.
- ↑ "Saint Joseph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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