Hawthorn, Pennsylvania

About Hawthorn

Hawthorn, PA is a tiny community located in northwestern Pennsylvania, home to 469 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Hawthorn is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 460 residents per square mile.

📰 Hawthorn News Today

• Is the rare Pennsylvania hawthorn ready for its moment in the sun? The Allegheny Front · Apr 23
• Joseph McEwen Obituary (2026) - Hawthorn, PA - The Leader Vindicator Legacy obituary · Jul 25
• Lois Kemp Obituary (1925 - 2026) - Hawthorn, PA - The Jeffersonian Democrat Legacy obituary · Jun 19
• Hawthorn, Pennsylvania Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
• Bradley Bish Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Clarion, PA - The Leader Vindicator Legacy obituary · Jul 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hawthorn Unique

• The only place in America named Hawthorn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hawthorn

• Snug Harbor Bar

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Clarion County Fairgrounds · Theme park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Hawthorn

• Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hawthorn

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