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Dawson, Texas
Dawson is a town of 1,322 people in Navarro County, Texas, founded in 1847.
Why visit Dawson
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Dawson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dawson
Dawson is a town in Navarro County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 815 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dawson, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Battle Creek Burial Ground Historical Marker
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
First United Methodist Church of Dawson
Church · United Methodist
208 North Main Street, Dawson
Gas and EV charging2
History
The town was established in 1847 and was the second town established in the county.
From the History section of Dawson, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Dawson
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Navarro Mills Dam (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Navarro County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
C. David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal Airport (CRS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Corsicana 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Ennis 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Bellmead 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Waco 36 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Waxahachie 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Beverly Hills 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Robinson 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Hewitt 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Midlothian 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Red Oak 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dawsonisd, Cxshawx, Public domain
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0413 (10192570536), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- ISS062-E-61870 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-61871 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-34234 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-62822 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-62823 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-70287 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 26-09-004-burial-ground, Dsdugan, CC0
- 26-09-007-burial-ground, Dsdugan, CC0
- 26-09-001-burial-ground, Dsdugan, CC0
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