Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond, Louisiana | |
|---|---|
| City of Hammond | |
 The Hammond Oak, located in the 500 block of East Charles Street: The grave of founder Peter av Hammerdal (Peter Hammond) is under this tree. | |
 Interactive map of Hammond | |
| Coordinates: 30°30′16″N 90°27′56″W / 30.50444°N 90.46556°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Settled | 1818 |
| Chartered | 1889 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Michael Panepinto (R) (reelected 2018) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.04 sq mi (36.37 km2) |
| • Land | 14.04 sq mi (36.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 19,584 |
| • Density | 1,395.17/sq mi (538.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 70401, 70403 |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-32755 |
| Website | www.hammond.org |
Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Transportation[change | change source]
Rail[change | change source]
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, is a common sight in Hammond. The old station is still in use and is located right in the middle of downtown.
Highways[change | change source]
Part of Hammond's success is due to its location at the junction of two heavily travelled interstate highways:
| Number | Highway | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 |  |
Interstate 12 |
| 55 |  |
Interstate 55 |
Two U.S. Highways serve the city:
| Number | Highway | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 |  |
U.S. Highway 51 |
| 190 |  |
U.S. Highway 190 |
State highways serving the area include:
| Number | Highway | |
|---|---|---|
| 443 |  |
LA 443 |
| 1040 |  |
LA 1040 |
| 1064 |  |
LA 1064 |
| 1065 |  |
LA 1065 |
| 1067 |  |
LA 1067 |
| 1249 |  |
LA 1249 |
| 3158 |  |
LA 3158 |
| 3234 |  |
LA 3234 |
| 3260 |  |
LA 3260 |
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Hammond city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
Other websites[change | change source]
Media related to Hammond, Louisiana at Wikimedia Commons
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