Throughout its existence, Hammon was known under three different names: Hummels (1854-pre-1870), Summit (1870-1875), and Hammon (1875-present). The first and last of the names were most likely derived from families in the local vicinity. The station sat down in what today is a streambed, but was formerly the railroad grade. A wagon bridge (which today has been turned into a walking bridge - see photo below) crossed the former railroad (shown above).

One of the most interesting stories about the railroad comes from Hummels, when in 1854 the train “Judge Higgins” first made its trip through town. It was recorded in Zerbey’s History of Schuylkill County, “The astonishment which prevailed among many of the folks, when they saw the locomotive for the first time, gave rise to curious speculation. It is related that some of the older residents in the vicinity of Hammond [sic] Station, vowed that the inside of the engine was filled with men, who provided the motive power. Others of a skeptical turn of mind, held that it was a contrivance of Satan, and no good could come of it. It is even related that it was made the subject of prayer in some of the outlying churches, by people who felt sure that the end of the world was fast approaching.”

By 1877, the Superintendent of the Railroad was arranging for telegraph service at the “new” siding. It was noted by telegram a year later that the water was running out. It was stated, “… it is impossible to run with heavy trains from Hammon to Yellow Springs without having water.”

In 1892, it was feared that with the loss of business at Hammon, its station would be moved down the line to Roeders. However, in April of 1892, the residents of Hammon were happy to hear their station was to remain open. Their happiness was short lived.

Only a decade later, receipts were counted for the sale of tickets at Hammon, averaging only a dollar a day. The station would close down in July of 1902, the agent having carried the mail from the station to the post office for the last month. Hammon was said to have resorted back to its previous existence as a flag stop.