Hammarglo is an old village and is named in script from 1351 AD.
The oldest building, an old farm house, in the village is from the 15th century.
Nowadays most villagers find their occupation in other industries.
Sweden's former environmental minister and former Member of European Parliament Lena Ek, grew up on a farm in the village.
This article about a location in Kalmar County, Sweden is a stub.