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Hamilton is a city in Marion County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 6,786. The city is the county seat of Marion County.
GeographyHamilton is located at (34.135305, -87.988980). It is situated along the Buttahatchee River.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.6 km²), of which, 36.1 square miles (93.5 km²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
EducationHamilton is a part of the Marion County Schools.
Hamilton High School serves Hamilton.
The Aggies have won state championships in:
girls basketball (5-A, 1990; runners up 5-A, 1991)boys cross country (4A/5A 1987-1991) boys powerlifting (1A/4A eight-time champs 2000-2007)
In a side note Hamilton High is also famous for its' 2001 graduate Lee Cashion who has dominated the competitive eating arena by consuming an astounding 17 Filet-O-Fish sandwiches in 10 minutes. Mr. Cashion is also known for his knowledge of bear attacks.
GeographyHamilton is located at (34.135305, -87.988980). It is situated along the Buttahatchee River.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.6 km²), of which, 36.1 square miles (93.5 km²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
EducationHamilton is a part of the Marion County Schools.
Hamilton High School serves Hamilton.
The Aggies have won state championships in:
girls basketball (5-A, 1990; runners up 5-A, 1991)boys cross country (4A/5A 1987-1991) boys powerlifting (1A/4A eight-time champs 2000-2007)
In a side note Hamilton High is also famous for its' 2001 graduate Lee Cashion who has dominated the competitive eating arena by consuming an astounding 17 Filet-O-Fish sandwiches in 10 minutes. Mr. Cashion is also known for his knowledge of bear attacks.
In 2007 Hamilton High School was ranked amoung a list of ten high schools in America with the highest drop out rate.
External links City of Hamilton Marion County Historical Socitey Community Development Foundation Northwest Alabama Arts Council, Inc. Jerry Brown Arts Festival Downtown Hamilton Webcam 49 County News.Net
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