Hawthorne, Florida
Hawthorne is a city of 1,625 people in Alachua County, Florida, founded in 1881.
Why visit Hawthorne
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 41°F.
Weather in Hawthorne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, incorporated in 1881. Indigenous peoples of the Americas had been living in the area since around 100 CE; Hawthorne grew around their trading trails. Throughout its history, Hawthorne has been known for its agriculture, railroad, and rural lifestyle. Hawthorne's population was 1,478 at the 2020 census, up from 1,417 at the 2010 census, with an area of 7.38 sq mi (19.1 km2).
From the Wikipedia article Hawthorne, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
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Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Museum · 0.6 mi
History museum in Hawthorne, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
China House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
6005 SE US HWY 301, Hawthorne
Churches and places of worship22
First Baptist Children's Church
Church · 0.5 mi
111-113 Southeast 66th Avenue, Hawthorne
10 more on the map.
History
People have been living in the Hawthorne area since the mid-Woodland period; a Cades Pond culture (100–600 CE) mound is near the city, and an Alachua culture (600–1700 CE) campsite was found in Hawthorne with aboriginal ceramics and lithics. Timucua-speaking natives were living in North Florida when the Spanish arrived during the 16th century. Natives in Alachua County were allied with Chief Potano, and those in Palatka were allied with Chief Utina. In 1774, William Bartram traveled between western Alachua County and the Palatka area on what he called an "old Spanish highway", an "old Indian and trading trail" which passed through the Hawthorne area. Hawthorne's history is tied to its crossroads.
A road between Micanopy and Palatka via the Hawthorne area appears on an 1837 map. During the 1840s, a mill was constructed on Little Orange Creek, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of the center of present-day Hawthorne. The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church was founded at this time, and a post office opened at the mill in 1854. In 1869, the area's first school opened in a log cabin.
From the History section of Hawthorne, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Hawthorne
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 7.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 70°F | 45°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orange Springs 2Ssw (11 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
Alachua County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Gainesville 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Palatka 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Alachua 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Ocala 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- East Palatka 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Silver Springs Shores 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Middleburg 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- On Top of the World 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Asbury Lake 37 mi northeast, about 59 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
- Hawthorne FL city hall and water tower01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hawthorne Middle and High School, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawthorne, Florida, historical marker (SE 221st ST), front, PopularOutcast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawthorne, Florida, historical marker (SE 221st ST), PopularOutcast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawthorne Trailhead of Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, PopularOutcast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail, Hawthorne Entrance, PopularOutcast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawthorne, Florida, City Hall 2018, PopularOutcast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawthorne FL Hist Museum and Cult Center02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freight can't wait - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS066-E-193235 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-51279 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-193236 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-38702 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-38701 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285087 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-51280 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-193237 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-51281 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Cat Trikes - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alachua County Fire Rescue Station Number 25, PopularOutcast, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prairie Creek - panoramio (2), Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prairie Creek - panoramio (1), Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prairie Creek - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Begonia cucullata 53173161, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Xyris platylepis 222597115, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Xyris platylepis 222597545, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Xyris platylepis 222597514, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Xyris platylepis 222597575, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Old US 301 and CR 200A Signs (6794843192), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Phyla nodiflora adaxial leaf surface, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Phyla nodiflora abaxial leaf surface, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Rotanthella floridana 120372829, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Diodia virginiana 79728514, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Diodia virginiana 79728503, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Cephalanthus occidentalis 134977258, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Spongy Tooth Socket Bone, Alexander Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Bos taurus skull in pasture, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Phosphila miselioides 85397323, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
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