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The Community's Title Of "The Dove Capital Of Texas" The first settlers came to the area in 1855, and the first store in Hamilton was opened the same year. Hamilton became the county seat when the county was founded in 1858 and was named, like the county, for South Carolina governor James Hamilton. The post office was established in 1861, but the Civil War and Indian attacks, which continued until 1876, slowed its growth. In 1899 a flood destroyed many of the homes in Hamilton. Railroad service did not begin until 1907, when the Stephenville, North and South Texas Railway was extended. The St. Louis Southwestern of Texas also served the community for many years.

Area attractions and events include the Dove Festival on Labor Day weekend, the Christmas on the Square/Tour of Homes, historic county courthouse, the Hamilton Civic Theater, Genealogy Library, Hamilton Fine Arts Center, 4th of July Parade and Library Book Sale, Sell-a-bration and Market Days, Circle T Roping Arena, Antique Tractor Show, Spring Fling, Veteran's Day Anvil Shoot and more. Additional area attractions in Hamilton County include the Billy the Kid Museum, Miss Jessie's Cottage, Bobby Kerr Cowboy Art, Wiseman House Chocolates, McAdams Horse and Cow Art Gallery and others. Public schools in Hamilton include Ann Whitney Elementary, Hamilton High School and Hamilton Junior High School. Nearby area universities and colleges include Central Texas College, Baylor University, Tarleton State University, Temple College, Howard Payne University, Hardin Simmons University, Mary Hardin Baylor University, McClellan Community College, Hill College and Texas State Technical College. Hospitals and medical centers in and near Hamilton include Hamilton General Hospital, Coryell Memorial Hospital, Comanche Community Hospital and Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Area lakes and reservoirs include Joseph Lake, Lake Proctor, the Baptism Hole, 3 Caldwell Lakes, City Lake, Edison Lake, Fillingim Lake, Hunt Lake, McCasland Lake and Stevens Lake. Leon River and Cowhouse Creek both feature year-round fishing, boating and other water sports. There's also a new sports complex plus a city pool. Pecan Creek Park runs through the middle of town from end to end. It provides numerous picnic tables, gazebos and playgrounds plus 2 little league fields, a softball field, multi-purpose soccer/football field, paved hike/bike trail, skate park, the historic Bulman Bridge, a volleyball court, grills and horseshoe pits. Perry Country Club is a private golf course owned by its membership. Numerous tournaments and charitable events are conducted here throughout the year. We've just given you a taste of all the many opportunities and amenities to be found in Hamilton and Hamilton County. Why don't you stop by our United Country office soon and tell us what you're looking for in the way of real estate.

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