A RESOLUTION honoring Hammond on the occasion of
the 125th anniversary of its founding.
Whereas, The city of Hammond began in 1852 when Ernst
and Caroline Hohman, the first permanent settlers, built a
home and inn on the north bank of the Grand Calumet River;
Whereas, The city continued to grow, and in 1869 George
Hammond built a slaughterhouse and meat packing plant, the
largest in the world at that time, between the Calumet River
and the Michigan Central Railroad;
Whereas, The first subdivision in the 1870s was established by Marcus M. Towle and named the permanent settlement and post office in honor of George Hammond;
Whereas, One hundred and twenty-five years have passed
since the founding of Hammond, and the city has grown and
prospered; and
Whereas, It is fitting indeed that special recognition be
given to Hammond on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of
its founding: Therefore,
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