Welcome to Hamilton Township, "New Jersey's Shining Star." Truly a gem of a community, Hamilton Township has much to offer to long-time residents and newcomers alike. Ranked in 2006 by Morgan Quitno as the 18 th "Safest City in the United States," Hamilton is both peaceful and prosperous, with first-rate health care facilities, an excellent school system, and a myriad of opportunities for businesses to flourish.
Hamilton is New Jersey's eighth largest municipality, with over 90,000 residents. Located along the I-95 corridor and just off the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, Hamilton is less than an hour's drive from Philadelphia, New York City, and the Jersey Shore. This level of convenience makes properties listed on the Hamilton, NJ MLS attractive to professionals from those major urban areas, as well as to people who work in other areas of New Jersey. Princeton Township is within easy reach, as well as the New Jersey state capitol of Trenton, which borders the township. Besides the major highways, Hamilton is also connected to New York and Philadelphia by rail. The township is home to a busy modern train station, which offers service several times daily to nearby cities, and to other destinations along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.
Hamilton's central location is also conducive to the growth and prosperity of the township's own economy. Its position along the New Jersey Turnpike puts the township in the center of New Jersey's high-tech corridor, making it a desirable location for national and international corporations. Mercer County overlaps three distinct markets: the Suburban Manhattan-New England Market, the Delaware Valley Region, and the Boston-Washington Corridor.
The government of Hamilton Township is committed to helping new businesses get their start in Hamilton. Many resources are offered to new businesses owners and professionals who are relocating to the Hamilton area, and local government is generous with regard to commercial zoning, especially near the interstate highways of I-95, I-195, I-295, and the New Jersey Turnpike, collectively referred to as the "Interstate Highway Complex." Those interested in relocating their business to the Hamilton area will find plenty of attractive commercial real estate listed on the Hamilton, NJ MLS.
The History of Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township does not have a true downtown area. Rather, the township is comprised of several small villages and unincorporated areas. These areas include Hamilton Square (named for Alexander Hamilton and the source of the name of Hamilton Township), Mercerville, Yardville, White Horse, and Groveville. Each village has its own distinct flavor, and its own history. If you're considering relocating to Hamilton Township, it's wise to familiarize yourself with each area before searching properties listed on the Hamilton, NJ MLS. This way, you can narrow your Hamilton, NJ MLS search to your favorite neighborhood, and quickly find your perfect property. Better yet, why not partner with a local Realtor who is knowledgeable about the are?
The Mercerville-Hamilton Square area saw several passages of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, the most famous of which was the night march from the Second Battle of Trenton to the Battle of Princeton. There are several historic structures in this area of Hamilton Township, including the Isaac Watson House, the oldest home in Mercer County (c.1708), and the John Abbott House, built in 1730, which was used as a hiding place for colonial funds to prevent their seizure by the British during the Revolution. Both properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Those interested in owning their own piece of New Jersey History will find a smattering of antique and historic properties listed on the Hamilton, NJ MLS.
Originally, the area now occupied by Hamilton was known as Nottingham Township, after the English city. The New Jersey Legislature created Hamilton Township in April 1842. Portions of the township were taken in 1872 and 1891 to form the Chambersburg and Wilbur boroughs respectively. Both boroughs were annexed by Trenton by 1898, and remain part of the capitol city to this date.
No matter who you are, what you do, or where you're from, you'll feel right at home in Hamilton Township. For more information about properties for sale in Hamilton, or to obtain a complete list of Hamilton, NJ MLS properties, please call the expert Realtors of the Sellers Realty Group at 609.799.4600 today.
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