1895: 19TH CENTURY HAMILTON'S RURAL SCHOOLS

This article reveals the importance and power of the farming community in the township of Hamilton back in the 19th century. The villages of Hamilton Square, Mercerville, Broad Street Park, Edgebrook Deutzville and Yardville were surrounded by huge farms that proliferated in 19th century Hamilton Township. As told in the article above those farmers had a very strong civic presence.