Hammer, South Dakota

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.

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 Iver Hammer, the original owners of the town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hammer, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Roberts County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 40.
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45°51′19″N 97°01′16″W / 45.85528°N 97.02111°W / 45.85528; -97.02111


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