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Black Hammer
Houston County Road 4 and Blackhammer Drive junction in town
Houston County Road 4 and Blackhammer Drive junction in town
Black Hammer, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Black Hammer, Minnesota
Black Hammer, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Black Hammer, Minnesota is located in the United States
Black Hammer, Minnesota
Black Hammer, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Houston
Elevation
1,175 ft (358 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 507
GNIS feature ID 654607

Black Hammer is a small, quiet place located in the state of Minnesota, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, it's usually governed by the county or township it's in.

How Black Hammer is Governed

Black Hammer is part of Black Hammer Township. This township is in Houston County. So, the rules and services for Black Hammer come from the township and county governments.

Where is Black Hammer Located?

Black Hammer is found in the southeastern part of Minnesota. It's in Houston County, which is a county in the state. The community is located at an elevation of about 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level.

Nearby Areas

The community is connected by roads like Houston County Road 4 and Blackhammer Drive. These roads help people travel to and from the area.

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