Welcome to Hamer ...
Hamer is located in Dillon County<1>.
The pronunciation of Hamer: HAY-mur<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Hamer, you might consider that their post office opened in 1892.
Hamer is 140 feet [43 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Hamer lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Hamer: (843)
The ZIP code for Hamer: 29547<4>
Communities Also Named Hamer ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Hamer - they are located in Georgia, Idaho, North Carolina and Ohio (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Hamer.
Communities near Hamer ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Hamer.
- Dillon
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dillon
- Dillon is located in Dillon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,289 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dillon <5>
- Mullins
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mullins
- Mullins is located in Marion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mullins <5>
- Pembroke
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pembroke have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pembroke
- Pembroke is located in Robeson County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,942 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pembroke <5>
- Fairmont
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairmont
- Fairmont is located in Robeson County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,580 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairmont <5>
- Maxton
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxton
- Maxton is located in Robeson County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,332 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maxton <5>
- McColl
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McColl
- McColl is located in Marlboro County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,943 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McColl <5>
- Latta
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latta
- Latta is located in Dillon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,273 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Latta <5>
- Rowland
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rowland have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowland
- Rowland is located in Robeson County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 985 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rowland <5>
- Lake View
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
- Lake View is located in Dillon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 779 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake View <5>
- Clio
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clio
- Clio is located in Marlboro County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 645 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clio <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Hamer. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Hamer.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Hamer. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Hamer.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Hamer. See our Newspapers Page for Hamer.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hamer ...
Looking for more information about Hamer? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Hamer, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Hamer.
Adding Hamer to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Hamer in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Hamer was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Hamer post office opened in 1892.
We also found Hamer on a map titled Rand McNally Map of South Carolina (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Hamer.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hamer. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Dillon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Hamer. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Hamer - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Hamer). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Hamer or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |