Hamilton is a city that serves as the county seat of Ravalli County, Montana, United States. The population was 4,659 at the 2020 census.
History
thumb|left|Daly Mansion in HamiltonHamilton was founded by copper king Marcus Daly in the late 19th century. It was named for J.W. Hamilton, who provided the right-of-way to the railroad. Daly is said to have wanted to begin business in Grantsdale, but was denied the opportunity.
In the summer of 2000, Hamilton made international headlines when forest fires throughout the Bitterroot Valley filled the area with smoke and prompted the evacuation of many residents. President Clinton declared a state of emergency in the area and dispatched National Guard troops to assist with fighting the fires.
Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
According to the Köppen climate classification, Hamilton has a humid continental climate.