With the opening of the post office the name Hampton was chosen, as it was an abbreviation of Henry Elliot's birthplace, Kirkhampton in Cornwall, England.

During this period, the post office was located on the east side of town at Horn's store (later destroyed by fire in 1983).

Finally, in 1971 the post office was moved to the federal building at its present location on Millville Ave, with Pete Barron as Postmaster.

Once a year in January at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the HCA members and its residents, along with special guests such as Clarington mayor, Clarington council members, and other important guests meet together at the Hampton Community Hall and discuss important topics about the community and its surrounding areas, Q&A sessions are also held where you can ask anything.

Also during the meeting, the Hampton Community Association holds an Election for the open positions as well HCA Constitution revisions/updates during AGM.