Hammond, Texas
Appearance
Hammond | |
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Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Robertson |
Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 979 |
GNIS feature ID | 1358706[1] |
Hammond is an unincorporated community in Robertson County, Texas, United States. Hammond is located on Texas State Highway 6 north of Calvert and south of Bremond.
History
Hammond was originally the site of two plantations purchased by Dr. B.F. Hammond in 1853. After the Civil War, Hammond became a small community which primarily served former slaves from the plantation. In 1869, the Houston and Texas Central Railway built a station in Hammond. Hammond had a post office from 1870 until the 1930s. The population from 1970 to 2000 was estimated as 44.[2]
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Hammond, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 4 July 2009.