Information about Hamilton, NY and the small, locally-owned businesses located there.

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A little about Hamilton

Located in the very heart of Central New York in the historic Chenango Valley, Hamilton has been home for many since the mid-1700s; offering a picturesque setting and local charm. Colgate University adds flavor and vibrancy to Hamilton's historic surroundings. Art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and live entertainment venues provide a visitor a full experience.

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The history of Hamilton

The area that became the town of Hamilton (including the village of Hamilton) originally was 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. Early commerce in the village included groceries, blacksmiths, book sellers, furniture and carriage makers, feed stores, quarries and lumber mills. The village's first newspaper, the Hamilton Recorder, was started in 1817. The Chenango Canal (1834–1878) passed through the west side of the village alongside what is now the Barge Canal Cafe,providing another connection between the Erie Canal, Midwest grain farms and East Coast markets. Agriculture in the surrounding area initially emphasized hops but later agriculture in the area became predominantly dairy farming.

Contact Information

Address:

Hamilton, New York
13408

Where is Hamilton

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Businesses in Hamilton, New York

Here is a collection of local Hamilton, New York businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

Art Lodging Museums / Attractions Restaurants Shopping

 

MAD Art Inc.

Art

A public art space for emerging and established artists

 

1830 House Bed & Breakfast

Lodging

Intimate and friendly

 

Bridle Creek Bed and Breakfast

Lodging

14 acres with lovely views,country walks and a spring fed pond

 

Holcomb's Bed and Breakfast

Lodging

Original 1880's farmhouse restored with modern comfort

 

Patricia's Guest House

Lodging

Like a boutique Inn, Patricia's is a completely renovated B&B

 

Peaceful Pines B&B

Lodging

5 miles from Downtown Hamilton and Colgate University

 

The Hamilton Inn

Lodging

Five rooms of individual character

 

The Picker Art Gallery

Museums / Attractions

displays Drawn from the permanent collection of more than 10,000 objec

 

Barge Canal Coffee Company

Restaurants

Comfortable and inviting place to mingle

 

La Iguana Restaurant

Restaurants

La Iguana serves traditional Mexican fare for lunch and dinner

 

Rusch's Bar and Grill

Restaurants

Sports, good food and 16 drafts

 

The Hamilton Inn

Restaurants

Carefully restored 19th century farmstead

 

Steph Boutique

Shopping

A unique boutique with modern and sophisticated style

 

SWANK

Shopping

A meticulously curated collection of vintage and modern finds