Hammond, Kansas
Hammond, Kansas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 474572 |
Hammond is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1]
History
A post office was established at Hammond in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[2] The community was named for a family of early settlers.[3]
Education
The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hammond, Kansas
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ "Many Towns Have Disappeared". The Fort Scott Tribune. Jul 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
37°56′08″N 94°41′43″W / 37.93556°N 94.69528°W
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