Vintage Map of "Part of Towns of Hamilton - Wenham". Hamilton and Wenham are two towns in Essex County, Massachusetts, that share a close relationship and are often referred to as the "Hamilton-Wenham" community. They share a school system, library, recreation department, commuter rail station, and even a newspaper. This strong connection stems from their shared history and the fact that Wenham was originally part of Salem, and Hamilton was a district within Ipswich, before becoming independent towns. In good condition, visible and minimal wear from usage. See