Hamilton, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 39746 |
| GNIS feature ID | 674635 |
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Hamilton (officially New Hamilton) is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Hamilton is located on U.S. Route 45, east of the Tennessee–Tombigbee Waterway, 12 mi (19 km) north of Columbus Air Force Base.
The third largest titanium dioxide manufacturing operation in the world is located in Hamilton.
History
Hamilton was the first county seat of Monroe County. In 1830, Monroe County was split to form Lowndes County to the south, and the county seat of Monroe County was moved north to Aberdeen.[2]
The original town of Hamilton is located east of its current location. The town likely moved when the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad was built in the late 1880s.[3]
Economy
Tronox operates a titanium dioxide manufacturing facility in Hamilton, producing 225,000 tonnes annually.[4]
Education
Hamilton School, a K-12 school of the Monroe County School District, is located in the town.
Notable people
- J. W. Alexander, gospel musician.[5]
- Don Smith, professional football player.[6]
References
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Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Mississippi, United States
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‡This town also has portions in adjacent county or counties
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