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Hammond

Hammond, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 30' 24.1128", -90° 27' 47.5884"
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City of Hammond. Railroad came through in 1854. Became a shoemaking center for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Town was planned in the 1860s, and by early twentieth century was known as Strawberry Capital of America.

Last updated: 5/11/2016 11:15:04

 
StoppingPoints.com Editorial on Hammond:
Hammond Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
   
Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy
 
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