Hammer, South Dakota Explained

Hammer is an unincorporated community in Roberts County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

History

A post office called Hammer was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1973.^[1] The community was named after Gunder and Iver Hammer, the original owners of the town site.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Roberts County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 January 2015.
2. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. 1940. University of South Dakota. 40.