Hamburg, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°22′54″N 85°15′03″W / 39.38167°N 85.25083°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Franklin |
Township | Ray |
Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
ZIP code | 47036 |
FIPS code | 18-30564[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 2830377[1] |
Hamburg is an unincorporated community in Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana.
Hamburg was platted in 1864 by Wesley Martin.[3] It was named after Hamburg, in Germany.[4]
Hamburg was once a thriving Catholic community. St. Ann's Catholic Church was founded in Hamburg in 1869. The Church closed its doors in 2013 merging with Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg.[5][6]
A post office was established at Hamburg in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929.[7]
During the Super Outbreak on April 3, 1974 a tornado destroyed 90% of the town.[8]