Hawkinsville, Texas facts for kids

Hawkinsville was a small community in Matagorda County, Texas. Today, it's mostly a historic spot. In 2018, only a few homes were left nearby. Some businesses were about a mile south. Even so, the name Hawkinsville still shows up on maps. Some say the town disappeared in the 1950s. You can find the old town site between Cedar Lane and Sargent.

Where is Hawkinsville Located?

Hawkinsville is in the southeastern part of Matagorda County. It is about 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Van Vleck. The historic site of Hawkinsville is on FM 457. This is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of where FM 457 meets FM 2611. A curve of Caney Creek flows close to FM 457 here. You might see just one home near the old town site.

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  This is the historic site of Hawkinsville on FM 457. Caney Creek is on the right.

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  The Hawkinsville Market sign is at the intersection of FM 457 and FM 2611.

Hawkinsville's History

The community was named after James Boyd Hawkins. He was a planter from North Carolina. A planter is someone who owns and manages a large farm. James Boyd Hawkins started the Hawkins Ranch in Matagorda County. This ranch grew cotton and sugarcane. Later, it became a cattle ranch.

Local Schools

The Van Vleck Independent School District runs the schools in this area. Students living near Hawkinsville would attend these schools. For college, the designated community college for the Van Vleck ISD is Wharton County Junior College.