Hammond, Louisiana

city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States

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

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; 206 years ago (1818)
Chartered1889; 135 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

Transportation change

Rail change

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

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

  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 change

  Media related to Hammond, Louisiana at Wikimedia Commons