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Hammond, Kansas
KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Bourbon
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-29750
GNIS ID 474572

Hammond is a small, quiet community located in Bourbon County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back: Hammond's History

A post office was first opened in Hammond in 1877. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for a long time. It finally closed its doors in 1968. The community of Hammond was named after a family who were among the very first settlers to live there.

Learning in Hammond

Students living in Hammond attend public schools. These schools are part of the Fort Scott USD 234 school district. A school district is a group that manages all the public schools in a certain area. This district helps make sure kids in Hammond get a good education.

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