Hamilton is an unincorporated community in Olive Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of

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History

Hamilton was originally called Terre Coupee, and under the latter name was

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ted in 1837. The name of Hamilton comes from Hamilton's Tavern the community once contained. A post office opened under the name Terre Coupee in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1893.

References

Unincorporated communities in St. Joseph County, Indiana Populated places established in 1837 Unincorporated communities in Indiana 1837 establishments in Indiana {{StJosephCountyIN-geo-stub