where did christmas story take place

Christmas Story takes place in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, located in the midwestern United States. The town is based on a real place called Hammond, Indiana. The story centers around Ralphie Parker, a young boy who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, despite the concerns of his family and friends. The story is set during the 1940s, a time when the world was recovering from the hardships of World War II.