Welcome to Hamilton, Indiana!

Located in scenic Steuben county, our town has a  long and interesting history.  Known as "Enterprise", in the late 1830's, the area were the town is located was sold and the name was changed to Hamilton.  Although we have always remained a small town, historically our population explodes  in the summer months due to the appeal of our wonderful lake.  Hamilton Lake covers over 800 acres with a depth of over 90'. Downtown Hamilton is located along the south shore of the Lake, offering many restaurants, merchants and professional services.  Please see our Business guide for a better look at what Hamilton has to offer. Hamilton is a very family oriented community.  Most of our organization's and club events center around the family and all age groups.

Where we are located?

Location:  Northeast Indiana

County:  Steuben & DeKalb County

County size:  Steuben 308.7 sq mil; DeKalb 362.9 sq mi

Distance & Directions to major cities:

Fort Wayne, IN (S) 35 miles
Detroit, MI (N) 113 miles
Indianapolis, IN (SW) 167 miles
Toledo, OH (E) 70 miles
Cleveland, OH (E) 175 miles
Chicago, IL (W) 157 miles
South Bend (W) 72 miles

Population

*Due to annexation, numbers increased to 820 (1980) 1,114 (1990)

Median income per household: $29,203 - Steuben; $30,970 - DeKalb (1990 Census)

Climate

Coldest month: January Average Temp of 20°F

Hottest month: July Average Temp of 75°F

Schools and Colleges

The educational needs of the Hamilton community are met by a full variety of programs for pre-school through adult.  There are two local pre-school facilities, a local elementary and junior/senior high school, and two-and four-year colleges in nearby communities.

Pre-Schools

Rainbow Academy (Located at the Hamilton United Methodist Church)

Hamilton Head Start

Elementary and Junior/Senior High School

Hamilton Community Schools

The Hamilton Community Schools system serves three townships (Otsego and Richland in Steuben County and Franklin Township in DeKalb County) and the town of Hamilton.  The school campus is located on the south edge of Hamilton.

Total enrollment (K-12): 735

1994 COMBINED AVERAGE VERBAL & MATH SAT SCORES

    Average Hamilton SAT score: 908
    Average Indiana SAT score: 876
    Average National SAT score: 902

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

    Angola:        Tri-State University
    Fort Wayne: Ivy Tech College - In additional to its campus in Fort Wayne, 
                         Ivy Tech offers courses in Angola and Auburn.
                         Indiana University - Purdue University at Fort Wayne
                         University of Saint Francis
    South Bend:  University of Notre Dame

Government

• Form & organization: Town Council, 5 members
• Incorporated or unincorporated:  Incorporated
• Class: Town
• Area within town: N/A
• Annual budget: $553,369 (1995)
• Primary source of revenue:  State and local taxes
• Fire insurance rating in community: 8

Town of Hamilton

Office of Clerk-Treasurer

7750 S. WAYNE

P.O. BOX 310 HAMILTON, INDIANA 46742

PHONE (219)488-3607 FAX (219)488-2577

Organizations

Hamilton is an active, civic-minded community with many different clubs and organizations for youth and adults. Local youth groups include Cub Scouts and Brownies, Girl and Boy Scouts, 4H clubs, and Little League. The following is a listing of adult organizations. Additionally, a YMCA is being built in Angola to serve Steuben County.

MASON’S - Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Otsego Lodge #701, F&AM.

ODD FELLOWS - Meet every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m.. at Hamilton Lodge, #648, IOOP. No meetings in June, July and August.

REBEKAHS - Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Lodge #315.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS - Meet every Monday at 8:00 p.m. at K of P Lodge #228.

PHTHIAN SISTERS - Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at K of P Lodge #228.

HAMILTON STUDY CLUB - Meet 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:30 p.m. September through April. One meeting a month in December and January. Locations vary.

PAST CHIEFS CLUB - Meet 1st Tuesday at K of P Hall: 7:30 p.m. in summer, 8:00 p.m. in winter,

HAMILTON LAKE ASSN., INC. - Meet 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Fire Hall. The Hamilton Lake Association is the -non-profit organization committed to the preservation and enhancement of Hamilton Lake and the safety and enjoyment of its users.

HAMILTON SKI CLUB - Summer practices Sunday 7:00 a.m. Directors - Joe & Julie Siebenaler 488-3116. The Hamilton Ski Club is a non-profit organization made up of skiers and non skiers of all ages, wanting to promote the sport on our lake. Participation in yearly show demonstrates this desire.

PST PHO SORORITY - Meets 4th Wednesday of each month. Locations vary.

HAMILTON LIONS CLUB - Meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at Roger’s Harvest House, Board of Directors meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. No meetings during July and August.

HAMILTON FISH & GAME CLUB - Meetings of the Board of Directors are held every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. These meetings are held at the Fish & Game Clubhouse at the east end of Railroad Street in Hamilton.

Churches

HAMILTON UNITED METHODIST

    7800 S. Wayne Street
    Minister Rev. Eric Stoops
    Sunday School 9:00 am, Worship Service 9:30 am

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH (Interdenominational)

    3130 E. Bellefontaine Road
    Sunday School of Bible 9:30 am, Worship Services 10:30 am

HAMILTON CHURCH OF CHRIST

    4040 E. Church Street
    Minister David A. Payne
    Bible School 9:30 am, Communion & Preaching 10:30 am

HAMILTON WESLEYAN CHURCH

    4001 Terry Lake Road
    Pastor David Leitzel
    Sunday School, 9:00 am, Morning Worship 10:00 am, Evening Bible Study 6.:00 pm, 
    Wednesday Prayer Service 7:00 pm

ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

    Waterloo 1098 County Road 198
    Rev. David Carkenord
    Mass: Saturday 7-30 pm/Sunday 8 and 10 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 am, Wednesday 7:30 pm
    Sacrement of Reconciliation, Saturday 4 pm

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