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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 an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.

History

A post office was established at Hammond in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968. The community was named for a family of early settlers.

Education

The community is served by Fort Scott USD 234 public school district.

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