Hammond, Kansas
Hammond is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1]
Hammond, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 474572 |
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]
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.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Bourbon County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Townships | ||
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