Hammond, Texas

Coordinates: 31°05′43″N 96°42′50″W / 31.09528°N 96.71389°W / 31.09528; -96.71389
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Hammond
Hammond is located in Texas
Hammond
Hammond
Hammond is located in the United States
Hammond
Hammond
Coordinates: 31°05′43″N 96°42′50″W / 31.09528°N 96.71389°W / 31.09528; -96.71389
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyRobertson
Elevation
397 ft (121 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code979
GNIS feature ID1358706[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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Hammond, Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved July 4, 2009.