The City of Hamilton, Ohio is situated in
Butler County, located in southwestern Ohio. Hamilton’s close proximity
to the metropolitan areas of Cincinnati and Dayton place it at the
center of expanding markets and a highly skilled work force.
Hamilton, Ohio first appeared on the map in 1791 as Fort Hamilton; a
frontier outpost on the east bank of the Great Miami River. The fort was
named after Alexander Hamilton, the nation's first Secretary of the
Treasury. The area's first settlers were land speculators and
Revolutionary War veterans.
When Ohio was admitted as a state in 1803, Hamilton was designated the
county seat of the newly-created Butler County. Today, Hamilton is the
governmental, financial, industrial, and cultural center of Butler
County. With a population of over 61,000, the city offers the cultural
amenities and history of a large city in a suburban setting.
 Greater
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 2007 Community Profile Guide
City of
Hamilton, Ohio
Butler
County, Ohio
Butler County
Alliance Economic Development Dept. of Butler County
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 Quality
of Life in Hamilton
Nestled along the banks of the Great Miami River, in the heartland of
America, there is a place where hometown values, excellent educational
resources, an appreciation of arts and culture all come together in
Hamilton, Ohio. Hamilton is a safe harbor to raise a family, worship as
you choose and build a 21st century business. The National Association
of Homebuilders voted Hamilton as one of the 25 best places to buy and
own a home in the entire U.S.A.
Hamilton offers 1,360 acres of parks,
is just minutes away from the
Pyramid Hill
Sculpture Park and Museum and a variety of events bring residents together
throughout the year to celebrate the community.
The Lane Libraries
system is convenient to all neighborhoods; the
Fitton Center for
Creative Arts offers a wide range of cultural activities; and
critical hospital care is nearby. Hamilton owns and operates utility
systems to serve customers within the Greater Hamilton area. Visit the
City of Hamilton
for complete information about residential services.
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 Arts
in Hamilton
In Hamilton, art of all disciplines reigns supreme with a regular
schedule of happenings and events centered around the arts in all
seasons. You can explore the world class Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park
with 265 acres of gently rolling terrain dotted with outdoor monumental
sculptures by renowned artists from around the world! Even the streets
in downtown are alive with sculpture, prompting the Governor to
designate Hamilton as “The City of Sculpture”.
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 Business
in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ohio, is strategically positioned to do the business of
today…and the business of tomorrow!
Such features as fiber optic connectivity and a prime location close to
more than 50% of the US marketplace in the heartland of America have
attracted a “global village” of business and industry to Hamilton from
around the world. Forbes Magazine rated Hamilton, Ohio as one of the top
40 locations in which to do business in the U.S.
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Transportation
Hamilton offers direct access via State Route 129 to I-75. Access, via
State Route 129, State Route 4 and Bypass State Route 4, to a variety of
interstate highways, including I-75, I-71, I-275, and I-74. Visit the
Butler County Engineer’s
Office for more information about our county roadway system.
Air Transport: Located 35 miles south of Hamilton is the Greater
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Dayton
International Airport is located 45 miles northeast of Hamilton.
The
Butler County Regional Airport, located in Hamilton, provides
air taxi service to and from the Dayton and Cincinnati airports, and has
been designated to accommodate even the most demanding corporate flight
departments. Executive and corporate hangers are available for long-term
or overnight storage.
Rail Transport: CSX and Norfolk Southern Corp. provide rail service for
Hamilton businesses.
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Communication
The JournalNews,
the local newspaper, covers both local and national news with a daily
circulation of over 30,000. A Community Calendar is available on the
JournalNews
web site to keep residents and visitors informed of upcoming area
events. In addition, the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Cincinnati Post, and
the Dayton Daily News produce Butler County editions. Hamilton receives
full television and radio coverage from both Cincinnati and Dayton, as
well as Hamilton-based
WMOH 1450 AM The Ticket. Cable television is serviced by
Time
Warner Cable.
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 Recreation
in Hamilton
Hamilton, we work hard and we play hard too! There’s always
somewhere to go and something to do in Hamilton. Play a few rounds at
one of Hamilton’s two 18-hole municipal golf courses. You can enjoy
endless activities within Hamilton’s 1,360 acres of parks conveniently
located throughout the city. Race bikes, or ride them on a scenic hike
and bike path along the Great Miami River. You can race model cars, fly
your radio controlled airplane, join the soccer, baseball or football
teams or just watch the fun! Visit
the City of
Hamilton for more details about recreation in Hamilton.
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 Community
in Hamilton
Hamilton, Ohio is a great place to live! From scenic parks and
recreation areas to historic 19th century tree lined streets with
elegant homes. Wherever you decide to live in Hamilton, shopping,
schools, recreation and parks are all within minutes of your home.
Hamilton, Ohio is ready to welcome your family.
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 Education
in Hamilton
Hamilton is a place where education is a vital and integral part of
the fabric of the community. The
Hamilton
City School District with a mission of “Success for All Students”
…learning starts here. Where a dedicated and talented team of
professionals strives to make a difference …everyday. Hamilton’s
educational focus extends to an integrated Job Development Center
located on the high school campus.
Hamilton is also home to a strong parochial school system including
Stephen T. Badin High
School which is a comprehensive Catholic secondary school that is
committed to creating a community that promotes academic growth, faith
development, and responsible citizenship for each student.
Continuing education courses for professional or personal enrichment are
available through
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools and the Miami
Hamilton Regional Campus.
Miami
University’s Hamilton Campus provides dynamic and cultural resources
to the community. Students can earn Associate and Bachelor degrees;
pursue initial course work needed for degrees at Miami’s nearby main
campus, just 15 minutes away in Oxford, Ohio.
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 Religion
in Hamilton
Hamilton is home to a strong, sincere and diverse variety of faiths,
religions, denominations and sects. All are welcomed and have become an
important fabric of our community.
Hamilton, Ohio is proud to host National Religious Music Week and
A Taste of
Gospel Music, a music event that attracts celebrants and
participants from all around the nation, joining together to lift up
their voices in praise.
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 Destination
Hamilton
Hamilton is a great place to work, play and live with a wide variety
of shopping, arts and recreational activities in and around the city of
Hamilton and in nearby cities of Dayton and Cincinnati.
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