The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗The town was founded in 1804 at the highest point of navigation on the Roanoke River.
According to local historians, the most significant historical event of early Hamilton was the battle and fall of Fort Branch during the American Civil War, when Union vessels and troops came upriver from Plymouth in an attempt to reach Weldon to cut off supplies to General Robert E. Lee. The fort, located 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Hamilton along the Roanoke River, protected Weldon until the day after General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, whereupon the railroad line over the Weldon bridge had no more military significance. Afterwards, the fort was abandoned and the cannons were dumped into the Roanoke by departing Confederate troops.
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4 historic places in Hamilton
Hamilton has 4 listings on the National Register, and they protect 63 historic buildings, because Hamilton Historic District alone counts 60.
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When they were listed
Then & now
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Stories next door
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