Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond is a wonderfully authentic, small University town. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Downtown boasts over 20 retaurants and coffee bars, along with a unique shopping experience in the many locally owned specialty stores. Amtrak stops twice a day at the Historic Train Depot to accommodate passengers bound for Chicago and New Orleans. Hammons is a great place to live, work and play.
Hammond is the home of Southeastern University, several distribution centers, and a commuter airport and is one of the fastest growing cities in Louisiana. Shopping areas are plentiful, the Mall has about sixty stores, and several shopping centers are on the outskirts of town. Restaurants are wonderful, and there are several little theater groups.
Housing
There are many nice subdivisions in the surrounding areas. Prices for homes range from $80,000 and up. Lot sizes are usually an acre or more, and there is a wide variety to choose from. The school facilities are very good, and the grade point average is above the national average.
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University is a large regional university based in Hammond and one of the city's largest employers. It was established in 1928 through the efforts of the educator Linus A. Sims, then the principal of Hammond High School. The city's public schools are part of the Tangipahoa Parish School District and include Hammond High School, Hammond Junior High, Eastside Elementary, Westside Elementary, Southeastern Louisiana University Laboratory School, and Crystal Academy (alternative school).
The Catholic Church operates two schools in the area: Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, which is just north of the city and Holy Ghost Catholic School (pre-kindergarten through 8th grades). In addition, Trafton Academy (pre-K through 8th) is a private school serving area students.
Our crime rate is low. Many of our citizens are transplants from the urban areas of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We also have a large number of commuters from these areas, as well as retirees who have sold their homes and moved here for the slower pace and good fishing.
Source: wikipedia.org and hammond.org
Photo Source: hammond.org
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