Here's some history of the Township of Hamilton:
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George May built a shipyard and trading post near Babcock Creek in 1756
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John Hamilton purchased land near May's property in 1756
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The Township of Hamilton was founded in 1813
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Mays Landing, New Jersey became the Atlantic County seat 1837
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A Cotton Mill was built at the present site of the old Wheaton Factory, Mill Street, Mays Landing in 1867
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The Township of Hamilton Historical museum opened in 1996 at 'Little Red School House'
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The original School House (now museum) opened in 1903 and was used by the school system until 1992
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Mays Landing County Courthouse was built in 1838, it is still in use today!
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The Weymouth Furnace area of Hamilton Township produced iron products starting around 1801