Hamilton, NC

Hamilton is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 306 residents. Hamilton is in northwestern Martin County, bordered to the east by Bertie County. The Roanoke River forms the eastern border of the town and serves as the county line. Another important site in Hamilton is the Rosenwald School, a black school funded by Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hamilton makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Hamilton is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place. Hamilton includes the Roanoke River.