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Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The county seat is Noblesville. The center of population of Indiana is located in Hamilton County, in the town of Sheridan [1]. Hamilton County's roots are in agriculture. However after World War II, Indianapolis grew north and the county developed as a suburb. Many farm fields are now replaced with residential and commercial development. The county is now known as one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. According to 2007 estimates by the U.S. Census, the County's population jumped from an estimated 182,740 in 2000 to 250,979 in 2006. The increase of 37.3% made it the 26th fastest growing county in the nation. In 2006, Hamilton County was the 18th fastest-growing county in the nation based on census estimates between 2000 and 2005. Geist and Morse Reservoir are two man-made lakes in Hamilton County that offer residents and visitors recreational opportunities, such as boating and fishing and high-end waterfront living. The median household income of Hamilton County is more than $82,000, making it the most affluent community in Indiana. [2]
History
The land containing Hamilton County was brought into the possession of the United States by the Treaty of St. Mary's in 1818. William Conner was the first white settler in the county. In the summer of 1822, after realizing there were enough settlers in the area, Conner and other settlers applied to the Indiana Legislature for a charter authorizing them to become a seperate and independent county under Indiana law. The application was presented to the Legislature at the 1822-23 session and the act was passed and approved by the Governor on January 8, 1823. The act took effect on the first Monday in April (April 7), 1823. The County Commissioners first met on May 5, 1823 at the house of William Conner. Conner's house would also serve as the County Circuit Court. Timeline
Population History
Research TipsExternal linkswww.countyhistory.com/hamilton
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