Hawick, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hawick
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 Hawick, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Hawick, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| Township | Roseville Township |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56273
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644735 |
Hawick is a small, unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States. This means it's a settled area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Hawick is located in Kandiyohi County, within Roseville Township.
You can find Hawick between the towns of New London and Paynesville. It sits right along State Highway 23 (MN 23), where it meets Kandiyohi County Road 2. Hawick is about 41 miles southwest of the city of Saint Cloud.
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Hawick's Past
Early Settlers
Hawick was first settled a long time ago, mostly by people who came from Norway. This happened between the mid-1800s and the early 1900s. They built their homes and started new lives here.
Where Did the Name Come From?
There are two interesting ideas about how Hawick got its name.
- One idea comes from a writer named Martin Ulvestad. He wrote about Norwegian-American settlements. He believed the community was first called Havig.
- Another idea comes from Minnesota historian Warren Upham. In his book, he suggests the name Hawick might have come from a railroad superintendent named R. Manvel. He may have named the community after a town in Scotland called Hawick, which is also a real place.
Changes Over Time
Hawick's postal code used to be 56246. However, the local post office eventually closed. Mail services were then moved to the New London post office, which changed Hawick's postal code to 56273. Also, telephone numbers in Hawick used to start with the numbers 276.
Local Businesses
Over the years, many different businesses have operated in Hawick. Some of these include:
- Gil's Grocery Store: This store was started in 1938 by Gil and Betty Quarfot. It was later run by Harold and Katie Paulson and closed in 1999.
- Monson Lumber Yard: This business began in 1966. Its office building burned down in 2006 due to arson, but it was rebuilt and is still open today.
- GEM Candles: This candle business was run by Edna Sunde and Majorie Larson.
- Hawick Blacksmith and Welding: A place where metal work was done.
- Hawick Methodist Church: A local church for the community.
- Hawick State Bank: After the bank closed, the building was used as a bar and restaurant. Katie Paulson ran the restaurant there.
- Car Dealership: A place where cars were sold.
- Post Office: The local post office was located inside Gil's Grocery Store for a time.
- Rittenhouse Bee Farm: A farm focused on bees and honey.
- Hardware Store: This store was owned by Gus Peterson. In 1938, Gil and Betty Quarfot bought it. In the early 1940s, it was slowly changed and became Gil's Grocery Store.
