Hawk Cove

Hawk Cove, Texas
Hawk Cove is a residential community located south of State Highway 276 and west of Farm Road 751 about sixteen miles south of Greenville in southern Hunt County. This development on Lake Tawakoni was begun in the early 1970s by property owners Sawyer and Culberson. Originally the residential properties were developed as Whiskers Retreat Nos. 1, 2, and 3. When the community incorporated in January 1999 the name was changed to Hawk Cove. In 2000 there were 457 residents. Hawk Cove has a mayor and city council and its own police services.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Hawk Cove is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.88355680
- Longitude
- -96.08312900
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
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Hawk Cove, Texas
Hawk Cove is located in southern Hunt County, approximately 16 miles south of Greenville, the county's seat. Photograph by Michael Barera.

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Hawk Cove by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Hawk Cove
Pop. | Year | Source |
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452 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
554 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
483 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
457 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |