Hamilton House

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Nov 8th, 2021

Built in 1840 and restored in 1984. The house originally belonged to John Hamilton of White Plains, Westchester County, New York. Born August 17, 1803, John was a civil engineer who came to Kingston, Tennessee to make improvements along the Tennessee River. John Hamilton married Rachael Loyd Wester in Tennessee on February 13, 1834. About five years later, the couple moved to Georgia where John helped to construct the railroad system connecting Atlanta to Chattanooga. Hamilton purchased the land where the house now stands from an Indian named Young Bird. It is said that Young Bird was actually killed on what is now Thornton Avenue when he was thrown from his horse. The Hamilton's' names are found on rolls of the First Presbyterian Church along with the names of some of their slaves. After Mr. Hamilton's death in 1853, Rachael and the children continued to maintain the plantation. I highly recommend this location for a family outing, the folks who run this place are very knowledgeable about the home!
Aug 27th, 2021