HawthorneFlorida
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Hawthorne
Set in the northern part of Florida, Hawthorne is a small town counting 1,529 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hawthorne is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.41 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 206 residents per square mile.
What Makes Hawthorne Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Hawthorne — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hawthorne
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hawthorne Historical Museum and Culture Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hawthorne
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hawthorne
- CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
- OCHWILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.