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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.
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.
Map
Interactive map of Hammond
Coordinates: 30°30′16″N 90°27′56″W / 30.50444°N 90.46556°W / 30.50444; -90.46556
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishTangipahoa
Settled1818; 207 years ago (1818)
Chartered1889; 136 years ago (1889)
Government
  MayorPeter Michael Panepinto (R) (reelected 2018)
Area
  Total14.04 sq mi (36.37 km2)
  Land14.04 sq mi (36.36 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Population
  Total19,584
  Density1,395.17/sq mi (538.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70401, 70403
Area code985
FIPS code22-32755
Websitewww.hammond.org

Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States.

Transportation

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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

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Part of Hammond's success is due to its location at the junction of two heavily travelled interstate highways:

NumberHighway
12Interstate 12
55Interstate 55

Two U.S. Highways serve the city:

NumberHighway
51U.S. Highway 51
190U.S. Highway 190

State highways serving the area include:

NumberHighway
443LA 443
1040LA 1040
1064LA 1064
1065LA 1065
1067LA 1067
1249LA 1249
3158LA 3158
3234LA 3234
3260LA 3260

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. "QuickFacts: Hammond city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.

Other websites

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