Hawkinsville, Georgia
Hawkinsville is a city of 4,731 people in Pulaski County, Georgia, founded in 1830.
Why visit Hawkinsville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Hawkinsville Commercial and Industrial Historic District and Hawkinsville Opera House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Hawkinsville
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About Hawkinsville
Hawkinsville is a city in Middle Georgia and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, it has a population of 3,980.
From the Wikipedia article Hawkinsville, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Hawkinsville Commercial and Industrial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Hawkinsville, Georgia
Hawkinsville Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Theater building in downtown Hawkinsville, Georgia
Merritt-Ragan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Hawkinsville, Georgia
Pulaski County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Taylor Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pulaski County
Hawkinsville Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay1
History
Hawkinsville was founded in 1830, and in 1836, it replaced Hartford as the county seat of Pulaski County. The city was named after Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, a Senator and Delegate to the Continental Congress from North Carolina. After the war ended, he was appointed Indian agent in charge of affairs south of the Ohio River by George Washington.
Well before the city's formal establishment, Hawkinsville was a key center for regional trade and travel. It was situated along the Slosheye Trail, a trading route dating back to around 1750 that connected the area to Drayton, Georgia. This trail was used by Native Americans and early European traders throughout the area. The traffic on the trail continued to grow, and it was eventually turned into a road. Its location is marked on what is now Commerce Street in Downtown Hawkinsville.
In 1818 General Andrew Jackson is believed to have passed through the city while travelling to Florida during the First Seminole War. The trail is designated by the Andrew Jackson Trail historical marker in the city.
From the History section of Hawkinsville, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
St. Thomas African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Pulaski County Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
70 Red Devil Drive, Hawkinsville
Healthcare2
Map of Hawkinsville
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 35°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 37°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 59°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hawkinsville Hcn (1 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
Pulaski County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry-Houston County Airport (PXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Cochran 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Unadilla 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Perry 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Eastman 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Robins AFB 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Warner Robins 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Vienna 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Centerville 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Fort Valley 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Cordele 29 mi southwest, about 47 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hawkinsville city limits US341SB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic Temple, Hawkinsville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawkinsville Post Office corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawkinsville Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Hawkinsville Hotel, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Slosheye Trail Historical Marker, Hawkinsville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Confederate Soldiers Monument, Hawkinsville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sun Mark Community Bank, Hawkinsville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawkinsville Time Capsule, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pulaski County Courthouse -2, Hawkinsville, GA, US, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pulaski County Courthouse, Hawkinsville, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Opera House in Hawkinsville, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hawkinsville City Hall-Auditorium, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hawkinsville Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opera House, Hawkinsville, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opera House, Hawkinsville NRHP plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawkinsville City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merritt-Ragan House, Hawkinsville, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taylor Hall Hawkinsville GA, Paylesscollective, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawkinsville Public School, Hawkinsville, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Thomas AME Church Signage, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Thomas African Episcopal Church, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20130306-OC-RBN-3956 (8576193778), U.S. Department of Agriculture Bob Nichols/Photographer/United States Department of Agriculture-Office of Communications-Photography Services Division, Public domain
- ISS041-E-96278 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-38793 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-38794 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-19751 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Pulaski County Courthouse Northwest corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pulaski County Courthouse Northeast corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pulaski County Veterans Monument, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pulaski County Historical Marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pulaski County Courthouse corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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