Hamilton (Ky.)

Item

Title
Hamilton (Ky.)
Alternate name
Hamilton Landing (Ky.)
Hamilton's Landing (Ky.)
Landing (Ky.)
Description
Though no longer in existence, Hamilton was once the largest town in the Big Bone area. Established in 1835, the town was originally named 'Landing.' The plat was laid out by Joel Hamilton and George McGlasson.
The town was eventually renamed 'Hamilton' in honor of Joel Hamilton.
Has beginning
1835
Identifier
USGS GNIS Feature ID: 508167
Political division
Hamilton Precinct (Boone County, Ky.)
Source
Atlas of Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties, Kentucky; An
Geographic Names Information System
Item sets
Cities and towns--Kentucky--Boone County

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