Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
| Hammond, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°56′08″N 94°41′43″W / 37.93556°N 94.69528°W / 37.93556; -94.69528 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-29750 |
| GNIS ID | 474572 |
Hammond is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.
History
A post office was established at Hammond in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968. The community was named for a family of early settlers.
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. July 16, 1976. pp. 2C. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
Further reading
See also: List of books about Bourbon County, KansasExternal links
| Municipalities and communities of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| County seat: Fort Scott | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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