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Hamilton, New Jersey

Located in Mercer County, New Jersey, Hamilton was founded in 1688. Hamilton Township is the largest municipality in Mercer County. Named for Alexander Hamilton.
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Founded 1688 | Population 92,000 | Peak 92,000 (2024) | County Mercer County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hamilton, New Jersey

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1688 Township Formed: One of oldest NJ communities.
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1942 WWII Growth: Proximity to Fort Dix drives growth.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Hamilton developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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1985 Commercial Growth: Major retail and commercial development expanded Hamilton's economic base.
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2000 Trenton Suburb: Affordable suburban community.
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Apr 25, 2016
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Complete Historical Timeline

1688 Government
Township Formed
1942 Government
WWII Growth
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
1985 Business
Commercial Growth
2000 Business
Trenton Suburb

Did You Know?

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Hamilton Township is the largest municipality in Mercer County.
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Named for Alexander Hamilton.
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Home to Grounds for Sculpture, a 42-acre sculpture park.
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Hamilton was founded in 1688.
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Hamilton has a population of approximately 92,000.

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