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The City of Hammond, Louisiana is located in the Tangipahoa Parish and named for Peter Hammond, a Swedish immigrant who first settled the area in 1818. In 1854, the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad (now known as the Illinois Central Railroad) arrived in Hammond, making it a commercial and transport center. Hammond real estate became a shoemaking center for the Confederacy during the Civil War and later became a major shipping center for strawberries, earning the nickname "the Strawberry Capital of America". After the Civil War, light industry and commercial activities became the city's bread and butter. By the end of the 19th century, Hammond real estate became a road stop for northerners traveling south and for New Orleanians traveling north. Hammond was also the location for the filming of the TV series "In the Heat of the Night" (1988-1994) and the movies "Ray" (2004) and "Glory Road" (2006).
~ Hammond Demographics
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Population |
Median Household Income |
Median Home Value |
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19,134 |
$28,800 |
$83,500 |
~ Education in Hammond
The Hammond educational system is served by the Tangipahoa Parish School District. There are six elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools in the Tangipahoa Parish School District. In addition to the public school system, there are seven private schools offering educational services to the residents of Hammond real estate.
Secondary education is supplied via the Hammond-based Southeastern Louisiana University, the major university in the area. Established in 1925, SELU offers over 70 different programs that offer either an Associate, Bachelor's or Master's degree.
~ Recreation and Activities in Hammond
Hammond real estate has a variety of fun, southern activities to enjoy. Some of the most fascinating places to visit are:
Kliebert's Turtle & Alligator Tours
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Hammond Regional Arts Center
Columbia Theatre of the Performing Arts
To find out more about what is available to see and do in the Hammond area, please visit the Tangipahoa Parish Convention & Visitor's Bureau. |
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