About
The Township derived its name from Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 – July 12, 1804), the Nevisian-born American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first Secretary of Treasury from 1789 to 1795 during George Washington’s presidency. He served as one of the originators of the term Federalists, indicating a belief in a strong central government. Many early settlers of Lawrence County, Ohio embraced this same political theory and philosophy. Founders of the county named an adjoining township after Hamiton’s wife, Elizabeth.
Located in the western corner of Lawrence County, Ohio, Hamilton Township lays along the Ohio River, bordering the following townships:
- Elizabeth Township – to the north
- Upper Township – to the east
- Green Township, Scioto County – to the west
- Greenup County, Kentucky lies directly across the Ohio River to the south.
Hamilton Township is the farthest downstream of any of the other Lawrence County’s Ohio River townships.
Two municipalities are located on Hamilton Township‘s shoreline: Hanging Rock, the smallest village in the county, in the middle; and part of Ironton, the county seat and only city of Lawrence County, in the southeast.
The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township clerk, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the clerkship or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees.
The vast majority of the township receives Pre-K through 12th grade education from the Rock Hill Local School District. Small portions of the township receive these services from the Green Local School District, or from Ironton City Schools.
Hamilton Township Trustees
| Trustee Name | Address |
| Bob Blankenship | 636 County Road, 400 Ironton, Ohio 45638 |
| Forrest Kerns | 93 Private Road, 1724 Ironton, Ohio 45638 |
| Bennie Kerns | 1421 9th St, Hanging Rock, Ohio 45638 |
| Fiscal Officer | Address |
| Tony Hopper | 215 Thornsbury Dr, Ironton, Ohio 45638 |
Trustees Meet at the Hamilton Township Fire Station at 675 Co Rd 1A, Ironton, OH 45638
1st Thursday of Each Month at 6:00 pm
Hamilton Township Trustees, which also oversees the operation of the Hamilton Township Fire Dept, is located in Hanging Rock, Ohio situated near Ironton, Ohio. This organization primarily operates (does township business) within the Fire Department building and also oversees Volunteer programs, industrial compliance, and follows regulations within the Justice, Public Order and Safety sector. This organization has been operating for since December 21, 1815.