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Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Hammond
Unincorporated community
Hammond is located in TexasHammondHammondShow map of TexasHammond is located in the United StatesHammondHammondShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 31°05′43″N 96°42′50″W / 31.09528°N 96.71389°W / 31.09528; -96.71389
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyRobertson
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code979
GNIS feature ID1358706

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.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hammond, Texas
  2. "Hammond, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved July 4, 2009.
Municipalities and communities of Robertson County, Texas, United States
County seat: Franklin
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