Explore Hamilton, Alabama, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Hamilton |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Marion County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.138713 |
| Longitude | -87.970833 |
| Population | 7,042 |
| Density | 71.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 35570 |
| Area Code | 205 |
| County Seat | Hamilton |
| School District | Marion County School District |
Hamilton marks the landscape where Ragsdale Creek carves a persistent, winding path through the deep red earth. It lies 29.3 miles south-southwest of Russellville, AL (from Russellville, AL: bearing 211°T), and is situated 17.7 miles north-northwest of Winfield. The terrain surrounding Hamilton reveals itself in quiet layers of woodland and open fields, standing at a significant distance from any coastline. To the north, the distant outline of Hoggle Ridge defines the horizon, while the terrain closer to the settlement settles into the gentle depressions of Prospect Hollow. Residents often find solace at County Lake, a basin of still water located six miles from the main thoroughfare. The air here carries the heavy, humid weight of the inland South, settling over the longleaf pines and hardwood stands as the afternoon sun begins to fade.
Industry in Hamilton has long been anchored by the steady labor of manufacturing and the rhythmic output of local mills. These enterprises provide the primary fiber of the local economy, connecting the daily work of residents to a broader network of regional trade. The history of Hamilton remains tied to the persistence of those who worked the soil and built the structures that house the current production lines. Small-scale agriculture persists alongside these industrial efforts, reflecting a long tradition of self-reliance in the region. The pace of commerce moves with a deliberate, measured quality, favoring the careful maintenance of existing infrastructure over rapid expansion.
Hamilton fosters a cultural character defined by a quiet, communal resilience and a shared appreciation for the slower passage of time. The Hamilton Rec Center Park serves as a focal point for the citizenry, offering a green space for recreation just a mile from the center of activity. Local gatherings throughout the year draw the people together, reinforcing the social bonds that sustain the neighborhood through every changing season. While the pace of life remains unhurried, the influence of those who have shaped the region’s identity continues to resonate in the quiet habits of daily interaction. The spirit of Hamilton is perhaps best observed at dusk, when the light turns a soft, bruised purple against the treeline and the evening settles into a profound, expectant silence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Alabama. Coordinates: 34.138713, -87.970833. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the ZIP code (35570), telephone area code (205), county seat of Marion County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Marion County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |