Hawthorne, Census-designated place in Mineral County, Nevada.
Located in western Nevada, Hawthorne extends across 1.47 square miles of land near Walker Lake at an elevation of 1,320 meters.
The settlement began in 1880 when Carson and Colorado Railroad president H. M. Yerington established it as a railroad division and distribution point.
The Mineral County Museum presents exhibits about local military history, mining operations, and Native American artifacts from the Great Basin region.
The Hawthorne Army Depot functions as the main employer for residents, while U.S. Route 95 connects the town to Fallon and Tonopah.
The town maintains three educational institutions: Hawthorne Elementary School, Hawthorne Junior High School, and Mineral County High School.
Location: Mineral County
Elevation above the sea: 1,320 m
Part of: Southern Nevada
Website: http://mineralcountychamber.com
GPS coordinates: 38.52530,-118.62300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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