Welcome to Hammett ...
Hammett is located in Elmore County<1>.
The location of Hammett has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Hammett: HAM-mut<3>
Hammett is 2,530 feet [771 m] above sea level.<4> In other words, the altitude of Hammett is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Hammett lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Hammett: (208) and (986)<5>
The ZIP code for Hammett: 83627<6>
Communities Also Named Hammett ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Hammett - they are located in Arkansas, Georgia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Hammett.
Communities near Hammett ...
We have created a list of 8 communities that are near Hammett.
- Mountain Home
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
- Mountain Home is located in Elmore County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,526 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain Home <7>
- Glenns Ferry
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenns Ferry
- Glenns Ferry is located in Elmore County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,295 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenns Ferry <7>
- King Hill
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Hill
- King Hill is located in Elmore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for King Hill <7>
- Bruneau
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruneau
- Bruneau is located in Owyhee County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bruneau <7>
- Dixie
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
- Dixie is located in Elmore County
- Bliss
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bliss have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss
- Bliss is located in Gooding County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 312 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bliss <7>
- Reclamation Village
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reclamation Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reclamation Village
- Reclamation Village is located in Elmore County
- Hagerman
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hagerman
- Hagerman is located in Gooding County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 928 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hagerman <7>
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 Hammett. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Hammett.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Hammett. 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 Hammett.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Hammett. See our Newspapers Page for Hammett.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hammett ...
Looking for more information about Hammett? 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 Hammett, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Hammett.
Adding Hammett to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Hammett 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 Hammett was mentioned on a train schedule titled Union Pacific Railroad Time Tables (September 1924).
We also found Hammett mentioned on a train schedule titled Union Pacific Railroad Time Tables (June 1939).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Hammett.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hammett. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Elmore County: www.elmorecounty.org/
The official website for State of Idaho: www.state.id.us/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Idaho's counties, including Elmore, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Hammett. 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. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Hammett - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (986) is an overlay for area code (208). |
| <6> | 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 Hammett). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Hammett or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |