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Hamilton

A ghost town of unknown status in Butte County, California.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Hamilton ghost town, California
Photo: Jengod (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Hamilton is one of them. Alexander Hamilton High School, known colloquially as Hamilton High School, Hamilton, or Hami. is a public high school in the Castle Heights neighborhood within the Westside of Los Angeles, California, United States.

Butte County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Oregon City — Hamilton keeps them company on the map.

The story of Hamilton

California wrote the book on ghost towns, from Gold Rush tent cities to Owens Valley farm towns the aqueduct dried up.

Alexander Hamilton High School, known colloquially as Hamilton High School, Hamilton, or Hami. is a public high school in the Castle Heights neighborhood within the Westside of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is in the Los Angeles Unified School District. It was established in 1931.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Hamilton is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Hamilton is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Hamilton FAQs

Where is Hamilton located?
Hamilton is in Butte County, California. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Hamilton in?
Hamilton sits in Butte County, California. See our full guide to ghost towns in Butte County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton High School, known colloquially as Hamilton High School, Hamilton, or Hami. is a public high school in the Castle Heights neighborhood within the Westside of Los Angeles, California, United States.
What remains at Hamilton today?
The on-the-ground condition of Hamilton is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Hamilton?
Here's the honest truth: access to Hamilton is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Alexander Hamilton High School (Los Angeles)”), CC BY-SA.

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