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German Village


Urban Neighborhood

German Village includes landmarks such as the historic Lane Public Library, YWCA, and Marcum Park. It was home to Hamilton’s first courts, school, newspaper, and businesses. German Village, along with Downtown, is the oldest part of the city.

Neighborhood at a Glance

1st Generation Industrialists

As Hamilton became an industrial powerhouse in the mid-1800s, many of the original industrialists and entrepreneurs called this neighborhood home. Though not known as German Village at the time, many early business leaders living here were of German descent. German or not, many of Hamilton’s early leaders who called this neighborhood home later contributed greatly to the city’s growth and development.