Hawesville in Hancock County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Hawesville
Erected 1984 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1738.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1829.
Location. 37° 54.189′ N, 86° 45.101′ W. Marker is in Hawesville, Kentucky, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hawesville KY 42348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County Named - 1829 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hawesville Railroad Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Captain William Davison / Steamboat Disaster (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fabric of Cannelton (approx. 0.6 miles away in Indiana); Indiana Cotton Mill (approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana); Gilbert Mortier Marquis de Layfayette (approx. 0.9 miles away in Indiana); Cannelton Courthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away in Indiana); Perry County Rocks (approx. 0.9 miles away in Indiana). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hawesville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.