Hammansburg, Ohio facts for kids

Hammansburg is a small place in Wood County, Ohio, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.

The Story of Hammansburg

How Hammansburg Began

Hammansburg was officially planned and mapped out in 1873. It was named after a person named William Hammond, who owned the land.

The Post Office Years

A post office opened in Hammansburg in 1876. At first, its name was spelled "Hammansburgh." In 1893, the spelling was changed to "Hammansburg." The post office stayed open for many years but finally closed in 1905.