Hammer, South Dakota
Hammer is an unincorporated community in Roberts County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]
History
A post office called Hammer was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The community was named after Gunder and Ivor Hammer, the original owners of the town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hammer, South Dakota
- ↑ "Roberts County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 40.
Coordinates: 45°51′19″N 97°01′16″W / 45.85528°N 97.02111°W
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