Hammond

Hammond is a city in Tangipahoa Parish in eastern Louisiana. The town spreads across gently rolling terrain near the confluence of several smaller waterways that drain the surrounding lowlands.

The settlement formed in the 1820s when families from older parts of Louisiana moved into the forested region. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-19th century connected the town to trading centers along the Gulf and the Mississippi.

The city maintains strong connections to its Louisiana heritage through regular community events, local festivals, and traditional parish gatherings throughout the year.

The town sits about 80 km (50 miles) northeast of New Orleans at the intersection of several regional highways. Visitors will find gas stations and small shops along the main roads that pass through the core of the community.

Part of the town sits on the former path of a historic trade route that once ran between the Mississippi and coastal areas of the Gulf. Some of the oldest buildings still stand along this original line.

Location: Tangipahoa Parish

Inception: 1818

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

Website: http://hammond.org

GPS coordinates: 30.50440,-90.46560

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:50