Hamilton, New York
Hamilton is a village of 4,370 people in Madison County, New York, founded in 1813.
Why visit Hamilton
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hamilton Theater, Colgate University, Adon Smith House and Chenango Canal.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Hamilton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hamilton
Hamilton is a village located within the town of Hamilton in Madison County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 4,107. It is the location of Colgate University.
From the Wikipedia article Hamilton (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Colgate University
School · 1.0 mi
Private liberal arts college in New York State, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Adon Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic home located at Hamilton in Madison County, New York
Chenango Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Canal in New York, United States of America
Hamilton Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Hascall Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building at Colgate University
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Government building in Hamilton, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes12
Broad Street Diner
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
10 Broad Street, Hamilton
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Flour and Salt Bakery
Bakery · Bagel · 0.4 mi
7 Maple Avenue, Hamilton
We-Th 07:00-13:00, Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa 07:30-14:00, Su 08:00-14:00,...
Royal India Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
6 Broad Street, Hamilton
Tu-Su 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00
Good Nature Brewing Tap Room
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
8 Broad Street, Hamilton
Tu-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr 15:00-00:00; Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Old Stone Jug
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
30 Utica Street, Hamilton
23:00+
History
The area that became the town and village of Hamilton was originally inhabited by members of the Iroquois League, and some of the territory is still considered to be sacred by the Oneida Indian Nation. Following the American Revolution, the area was ceded to the State of New York. Until 1878, Hamilton was an original outpost of the Chenango Canal.
The town of Hamilton was founded near what is now Earlville, and gradually expanded into a wide area populated by farms and settlements.
The family of the brothers Samuel and Elisha Payne had been prominent in Connecticut since before the Revolutionary War, in which they had served, possibly at Fort Stanwix, near what is now Rome, New York. At the close of the Revolutionary War, the pair moved from Lebanon, Connecticut, to the town of Whitestone (now Whitesboro, New York), a few miles from Utica.
In 1794, Samuel Payne moved southwest from Whitestone into the town of Hamilton, where he started a farm on the hill that is today's location of Colgate University.
From the History section of Hamilton (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship3
Colgate Memorial Chapel
Church · Nondenominational · 1.1 mi
25 Alumni Drive, Hamilton
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Hamilton
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 11°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 20°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 53°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 29°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morrisville 6 Sw Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Madison County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elisha Payne Airport (VGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Morrisville 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Sherburne 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Cazenovia 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Hamilton College 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Vernon 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Oneida 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Clinton 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Canastota 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Clark Mills 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Utica 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Colgate Hill Panorama 2, Fryslan0109 ( talk ), Public domain
- Hascall Hall at Colgate University, User:Stephen Sommerhalter, CC BY 3.0
- Chenango Canal, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adon Smith House Feb 07, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hamilton NY Post Office, Schlitzer90, CC0
- Hamilton Village Historic District May 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colgate University Across Taylor Lake, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
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