Where is Hawthorne, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Hawthorne Located? - Hawthorne is a city located in the Alachua County of Nevada, United States. Hawthorne lies between 39.2864787 Degrees North latitudes and 80.2561981 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hawthorne?: The Google Map showing the location of Hawthorne in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Where is Hawthorne Located?

Hawthorne is a city located in the Alachua County of Florida, United States. Hawthorne lies between 39.2864787 Degrees North latitudes and 80.2561981 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hawthorne city is 3118 people and the city has a total area of 1.63 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hawthorne, Nevada Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHawthorne (Census-Designated Place)
CountyMineral County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude38.5248° N
Longitude118.6258° W
Elevation4,331 ft (1,320 m)
Land Area1.97 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area1.99 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)2,860 (2020 Census)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,450
ZIP Codes89415
Area Code775
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code32-31900
Congressional DistrictNevada's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Hawthorne, Nevada

CategoryInformation
Airport NameHawthorne Industrial Airport
IATA CodeHTH
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 95, U.S. Route 95 Alternate, Nevada State Route 359
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak Thruway connection is available in Reno
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLimited local taxi and regional transportation services
  • U.S. Route 95 - Primary north-south highway connecting Hawthorne with Reno, Fallon and Las Vegas.
  • U.S. Route 95 Alternate - Connects Hawthorne with Lyon County and western Nevada communities.
  • Nevada State Route 359 - Provides access west toward the California state line and surrounding recreation areas.

Top Places to Visit in Hawthorne, Nevada

Landmark NameType
Hawthorne Ordnance MuseumMuseum
Walker LakeNatural Attraction
Walker Lake State Recreation AreaState Park
Mineral County CourthouseHistoric Site
El Capitan Resort CasinoEntertainment
Walker Lake MarinaMarina
Sportsman's BeachBeach
Mount GrantMountain
Hawthorne Army Depot Viewing AreaMilitary Landmark
Bighorn Crossing Scenic AreaScenic Area

Driving Distances from Hawthorne, Nevada to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SchurzNevada2125 min
MinaNevada3435 min
FallonNevada731 hr 15 min
YeringtonNevada701 hr 15 min
TonopahNevada1031 hr 40 min
MindenNevada1082 hr 5 min
GardnervilleNevada1052 hr
Carson CityNevada1352 hr 20 min
RenoNevada1352 hr 20 min
BishopCalifornia1352 hr 25 min

Colleges and Universities in Hawthorne, Nevada

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Great Basin College – Hawthorne CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training and college courses
Great Basin CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate and bachelor's degree programs
University of Nevada, RenoPublicUniversityNevada's flagship research university
Western Nevada CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education

Waterbodies in Hawthorne, Nevada

Walker Lake, Walker River, Mount Grant Wash, Rough Creek, Whiskey Flat Reservoir, Alkali Lake, Double Spring, Wassuk Range springs.

Golf Courses in Hawthorne, Nevada

Walker Lake Golf Course, Yerington Golf Course, Fernley Golf Club, Dayton Valley Golf Club, Silver Oak Golf Course.

Hawthorne, Nevada — Key Historical Facts

  • Hawthorne was established in 1880 as a station on the Carson and Colorado Railroad, helping connect western Nevada with eastern California.
  • The community became the county seat of Mineral County when the county was created in 1911.
  • The Hawthorne Army Depot was established in 1930 and remains one of the world's largest ammunition storage facilities.
  • Walker Lake has long been central to Hawthorne's economy and recreation, attracting visitors for boating, fishing, and camping.
  • Today, Hawthorne serves as an important transportation and service center for Mineral County while preserving its railroad and military heritage.

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