Hammer, South Dakota

Hammer is an unincorporated community in Roberts County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.^[1]

History

A post office called Hammer was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1973.^[2] The community was named after Gunder and Iver Hammer, the original owners of the town site.^[3]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hammer, South Dakota
2. "Roberts County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 40.

45°51′19″N 97°01′16″W