Hammer, South Dakota facts for kids
Hammer is a small place in Roberts County, South Dakota. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
A Look Back: Hammer's History
The community of Hammer got its name from two brothers, Gunder and Iver Hammer. They were the first owners of the land where Hammer is located.
A post office opened in Hammer in 1915. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. This post office stayed open until 1973. After that, people in Hammer likely got their mail from a nearby town.
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