James Cash Penney was the seventh of twelve children born to James and Mary Frances Paxton Penney. Born on September 16, 1875, J. C. Penney became Hamilton's biggest claim to fame-at least for hundreds of tourists who each year tour the J. C. Penney Museum and see his boyhood home...
Tour of Hamilton Mo.
Hamilton Sites
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From our parks to our small
downtown square, if you're out and about shopping and need
to take a break from one of our many antique shops, or grab
a sandwich from one of our local restaurants, this is the
perfect place to do it. The mural allows you to capture a
little of Hamilton's history. |
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And if things get just a little too
hot, you can always hit the Hamilton pool, one of the
favorite places during those scorching summer days.
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Our schools always have activities
going on, from sports activities to cultural programs. The
school district has been accredited with distinction for
over two years in a row.
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You can almost always catch a fun event
in Hamilton, from Home Coming to J.C. Penney Days. Our
schools as well as our local merchants and residents all
participate. It's definitely a fun time for young and adults
alike.
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Every parade there is always something for the young ones.
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You could also catch one of our big
events held every year in August, our gas and steam engine
show. Many come from all over the US to show off their
antique farm equipment .
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These Steam engines draw large crowds
each year as they're used to power sawmills or threshing
operations
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And if all else fails, you can always
wet a fishing pole in one of the many lakes and rivers
surrounding Hamilton.
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Whatever your likes may be, there is always something going on in Hamilton, Missouri. |
Hamilton Sites
Every thing from a small town you could exspect!






