A look back
Hamilton was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, one of the nation's founders. The community was begun in 1791 as a military installation, Fort Hamilton. At the time, Ohio was a frontier state, and the fort served to supply the troops fighting the Northwest Indian War. The conflict ended in 1795, and by 1800, the fort had been abandoned even as the town began to grow into a trading and agricultural center.
The Ohio General Assembly passed an act incorporating Hamilton in 1810, but the town didn't hold elections and forfeited its status in 1815. After that, the town's lively history reveals that it reincorporated in conjunction with Rossville in 1827, split from the latter in 1831, rejoined it in 1854, and in 1857 finally became a city.
The history of the region is maintained by the Butler County Historical Society, which offers many resources to provide interested parties with information about the area. Organizations like this can benefit by working with postcard printing companies, which can create cards featuring colorful artifacts the society can sell.
Growth and heavy industry
By the mid-1800s, the city was the site of manufacturing concerns that made products to support the area's agriculture, such as reapers and threshers. Other items made in Hamilton included paper, woollen goods, and machine tools. The manufacturing sector grew until by the early 1900s, the city was known for heavy industry. Factories made equipment for railroads and foundries, parts for autos, and printing presses; during the Second World War, Hamilton produced engines for the famed Liberty ships. Its position in the Great Miami River Valley made transporting heavy materials relatively simple.
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Hamilton's economy today
Hamilton continues to woo businesses with a number of measures designed to help them succeed. First, the city's utilities are locally owned and operated, making the energy here some of the least expensive in Ohio. Second, the city provides various incentives for companies moving in; finally, there has been more than $60 million invested in the city's downtown over the past few years, making it an attractive place to establish a business.
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The “City of Sculpture”
Hamilton has dedicated itself to encouraging artists to display their works, and as a result, has become known as the “City of Sculpture,” which public art found throughout the community, especially in Pyramid Hill, a park which, in 2002, boasted 42 sculptures. The artworks bring in thousands of visitors a year, contributing to the city's economy.
Projects like this can benefit if organizers work with a banner printing company to create decorative streamers to enhance an artistic area. The sculptures, its history and the opportunities found in Hamilton make it an intriguing place to visit or live.Get a Free Quote for Stationery Get a Free Quote for Letterheads Get a Free Quote for Catalogs