1798History
== History ==
=== 19th century ===
The city is named for Peter Hammond (1798–1870), the surname anglicized from Peter av Hammerdal (Peter of Hammerdal) — a Swedish immigrant k...
1854Infrastructure
In 1854, the New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad (later the Illinois Central Railroad, now Canadian National Railway) came through the area, launching the town's em...
1860Economy
Charles Emery Cate developed the shoe industry after buying land in the city in 1860 for his home, a shoe factory, a tannery, and a sawmill.
1867History
The church was formed in 1867 by pastor Charles Daggs.
1925Architecture
The present church building at 311 East Michigan Street was designed by architect Alexander Cornelius Evans, and completed in 1925 by builder John Noble on land purchased by Isr...
1928Education
The former movie theater was constructed in 1928 and renovated by the university in the 1990s for $5.6 million.
1932Government
In 1932, Hodding Carter founded the Hammond Daily Courier, which he left in 1939 to move to Greenville, Mississippi.
1936Government
There, he was elected mayor in 1936.
1943Sports
Representative for Louisiana, 1943–1967
Kim Mulkey, head coach for LSU Tigers women's basketball
Jimmy Noone, musician and bandleader
Todd O'Neill, singer
Cindy Robbins, actress...
1944Government
In 1944, the Tangipahoa Parish Library – Hammond branch was established.
1953Architecture
In 1953, John Desmond opened the first architectural firm in Hammond.
1959History
Since 1959, The Daily Star has been Hammond's locally published daily newspaper.
1967History
This series was adapted from the 1967 film of the same name.
2010History
Its population was 20,019 in the 2010 U.S.
2020History
== Demographics ==
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 19,584 people, 6,871 households, and 3,972 families residing in the city.
2021Disaster
On August 29, 2021, Hammond suffered a direct strike by the eastern eyewall of Hurricane Ida.
2024Civil Rights
In March 2024, the NEXRAD radar from Slidell was moved to the airport and now provides coverage in between Lake Charles and Mobile with the call ID of KHDC.