Hamilton, Mississippi

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Hamilton is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. It was the original county seat until Monroe County was split with the formation of Lowndes County to the south; the county seat of Monroe County was then moved north to Aberdeen.

Hamilton is located at 33°44′25″N, 88°24′40″W ^[1]. According to the United States Geological Survey, its variant names are Hamilton Farm, Monroe Courthouse, and Old Hamilton.

New Hamilton is located on U.S. Route 45 west of Old Hamilton at 33°44′16″N, 88°26′41″W ^[1].

[edit] Notable Residents

Don Smith, former NFL running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

• Hamilton. Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved on 2006-04-11.
• New Hamilton. Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved on 2006-04-11.

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