Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Hawkins Farm
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. The Hawkins Farm Marker
In 1836 the Hawkins family was among the first to settle Convis Township. Asahel Hawkins, who had emigrated from Vermont, began with eighty acres of government land and steadily increased his holdings until they reached 240 acres. After his death in 1881, his son Asahel Myron Hawkins, the first white baby born in Convis Township, took over the farmstead. He raised a variety of crops and livestock and held several civic offices, including township supervisor, clerk, highway commissioner and justice of the peace. His son Schubail Frank Hawkins ran the farm until 1933. In 1942 the farm was converted to turkey production, and in 1968 the fourth, fifth, and sixth generations of Asahel Hawkins’s descendants opened a turkey restaurant on the farm.Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1253.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stow-Hasbrouck House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bryant Farm (approx. 3 miles away); Toll Gate (approx. 3.6 miles away); Lockwood Family / Lockwood House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Sam Hill Drive (approx. 4.2 miles away); William W. Cook (approx. 4.9 miles away); Hobart Street (approx. 5 miles away); Butler-Boyce House / W. D. Boyce (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
2. The Hawkins Farm Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
3. The Hawkins Farm
Turkey restaurant on premises mentioned on marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
4. The Hawkins Farm
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
