Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana. The early settlement was known as "State Line", as it is located near the Indiana-Illinois border. In 1873, the unincorporated area officially became known as Hammond, after two brothers, George and Thomas Hammond, who established businesses there. The deciding factor in the choice of a name was a flip of a coin.
Recommended Resources
Official government site providing access city laws and public services. Contains a city directory, local news and upcoming events, and community links.
http://www.gohammond.com/
Provides access to records and services offered by Indiana's law enforcing agency. Includes a wanted list, gang awareness information, crime reports, complaints index and a directory of the police department's divisions.
http://www.hammondpolice.com/
Provides an online city guide for Hammond, Indiana, with downloadable articles and images. Includes city history, a weather page, postcard e-mail index and links to local websites.
http://www.hammondindiana.com/
