Phone:

800-381-4381

Location:

Part of Heritage Highway historic route (U.S. Hwy. 27) [view map]

Hamilton, the county seat of Harris County was established on March 2, 1828 and is rich in history. The present courthouse, [above] Neoclassical in style, was built in 1908 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Agri-Center facility in Hamilton hosts many exciting events throughout the year including agricultural shows and rodeos. In late September, the Annual Harris County Cattleman's Rodeo will be held at the Mike Tracy Arena. This rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association.

A nationally sanctioned Ossahatchee Indian Festival and Pow Wow will be held in October at the Harris County Soccer Complex. The festival will feature authentic Indian crafts, dance competition, primitive skills, demonstrations, and on-site Indian village. Native Americans from all over the U.S. and Canada will participate in this annual event. For more information call 706-628-4381 or click, www.harriscountychamber.org.

You'll find a variety of restaurants in Hamilton as well as the Magnolia Hall Bed & Breakfast, an 1890s Victorian home with antique-filled rooms and gracious accommodations.