Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Hamilton County is in central Indiana, north of Indianapolis, with its county seat in Noblesville. Formed in 1823, it was named for Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. treasury secretary. Its agricultural landscape changed as suburban residential and commercial development spread north from Indianapolis after World War II. The White River links communities including Noblesville, Carmel and Fishers. Morse and Geist reservoirs, parks and riverside recreation areas are prominent features of the county’s landscape.