Gladewater in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Clifton Hawkins
9/7/27 - 10/18/2019
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021
1. James Clifton Hawkins Marker
James "Hawk Shaw" Hawkins was one of Gladewater's more colorful characters during the 1950's and 60's. He ran night clubs and gambling establishments all over East Texas while staying one step ahead of the local law enforcement.
Many of his escapades have been captured in a memoir published by his son, Rocky D. Hawkins.
"He Ain't Heavy... He's My Brother", is a true story that reveals the history of Guns, Girls and Gambling that took place in the oilfields of East Texas when Gladewater was the center of promiscuous night life and prosperity.
Erected 2015 by Tattersall Publishing.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Law Enforcement.
Location. 32° 32.08′ N, 94° 56.608′ W. Marker is in Gladewater, Texas, in Gregg County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Pacific Avenue and North Carter Street. The marker is located on a wall in a Memorial park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gladewater TX 75647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The City of Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker); The Notorious Bonnie & Clyde (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gladewater
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021
2. James Clifton Hawkins Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021
3. The view of the James Clifton Hawkins Marker on the wall at the park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
