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Hamburg, Franklin County, Indiana

Hamburg is an unincorporated community in Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

History

Hamburg was platted in 1864 by Wesley Martin. It was named after Hamburg, in Germany.

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.

A post office was established at Hamburg in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1929.

During the Super Outbreak on April 3, 1974, a tornado destroyed 90% of the town.

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