Dawson Springs, Administrative division in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
Dawson Springs extends across Hopkins and Caldwell counties, with the Tradewater River forming the southern and western boundaries of the municipality.
The city transformed from Tradewater Bend to Dawson City in 1832, when the Menser brothers established the settlement as a prominent health resort destination.
The Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park functions as a central element of regional tourism, offering outdoor activities and natural environments to visitors.
The municipal government operates from East Arcadia Avenue, providing water, sewer, police, fire, and street maintenance services to 2,452 residents.
The Pittsburgh Pirates conducted spring training sessions in Dawson Springs during the 1910s before the formation of the Grapefruit League in Florida.
GPS coordinates: 37.17338,-87.69460
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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