Hawley is situated along the Buffalo River in Clay County, Minnesota. The city’s name changed six times since 1871, and has been known as Hawley twice, becoming permanent the second time. In its history, it has been known as Reno’s Camp, Buffalo Crossing, Muskoday, Bethel (New Bethel), Hawley, Yeovil (New Yeovil), and Hawley. If squatters hadn’t grabbed the land that the Northern Pacific Railroad wanted, forcing the railroad to take the next best spot at the crossing of the Buffalo, its first name might have been Churchill’s Camp. Five of its six names were chosen by the railroad, the seventh by the Yeovil Colony. Its current name was in honor of Thomas Hawley Canfield, who was in charge of selecting names for the stations along the rail line. Bethel, Maine was the hometown of Canfield. Hawley is located along Interstate Highway 10. Nearby communities include Averill, Dale, Downer, Glyndon, Hitterdal, Lake Park, Manitoba Junction, Muskoda, Rollag, and Winnipeg Junction. Detroit Lakes is just over twenty miles east, and Fargo, North Dakota is about the same distance west of Hawley. The city’s population has increased each census year since it was first recorded in 1880. Situated outside of the city, Hawley Township is a separate political entity, but topics related to the township are also appropriate in this category.
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Hawley Emergency Response Team
HERT is a Medical Response Unit, based in Hawley, Minnesota, and providing emergency medical first responder services as well as heavy rescue extrication. Its history, apparatus, services, and service area are highlighted, along with run reports, member lists, photographs, and video. A schedule of EMS education classes are included.
http://www.hawleyhert.org/
The 18-hole, par-71 golf course is a membership golf club whose course is also open to the public, which includes three practice holes, a putting green and driving range, and a snack bar. Membership policies and rates are specified, and a membership form can be downloaded in PDF format.
http://www.hawleygolf.com/
The public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school, which also hosts a preschool program, and a high school. Its curriculum and school campuses are highlighted, along with its community education programs, administrative offices, menus, and a faculty and staff directory.
http://www.hawley.k12.mn.us/
Situated outside of the city of Hawley, in central-eastern Clay County, the township is bordered on the northeast by the city, and by the Bouton Addition three miles west of the city on its northwest corner. The official township web site features a profile of the township, township officers, meeting agendas and minutes, public notices, and election data.
http://www.hawleytownship.com/
Located along US Highway 10, about halfway between Moorhead and Detroit Lakes, Hawley is in Clay County. The official municipal web site presents a history of the community, a meeting calendar, agendas and minutes, ordinances, a business directory, employment opportunities and public notices.
http://www.hawley.govoffice.com/
Carrying a variety of ATVs, side-by-sides, scooters, snowmobiles, motorcycles, lawnmowers, snowblowers, clothing, and accessories, the year round motor sports dealership is located on US Highway 10 in Hawley, Minnesota. Its location, hours of operation, products, services, and contacts are featured.
http://www.hitensports.com/
Locally owned and operated, the pharmacy is located on Hobart Street, north of US Highway 10, next to Zip Trip in Hawley, Minnesota. An introduction to the pharmacy, its services and its products are put forth, along with its store hours, contacts, and refill policies. Health care tips are included.
http://www.livinggoodpharmacy.com/
Specializing in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and hybrids, the Hawley, Minnesota auto dealership also carries a selection of pre-owned vehicles. Its new and used inventory may be viewed online, new Ford models may be researched, and appointments may be scheduled through the site.
http://www.muscatellburnsford.com/
