Hamburg, Franklin County, Indiana facts for kids
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Hamburg, Indiana
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 Hamburg, Franklin County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hamburg, Franklin County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Ray |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| ZIP code |
47036
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| FIPS code | 18-30564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830377 |
Hamburg is an unincorporated community in Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana.
History
Hamburg was platted in 1864 by Wesley Martin. It was named after Hamburg, in Germany.
Hamburg was once a thriving Catholic community. St. Ann's Catholic Church was founded in Hamburg in 1869. The Church closed its doors in 2013 merging with Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg.
A post office was established at Hamburg in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929.
During the Super Outbreak on April 3, 1974 a tornado destroyed 90% of the town.
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