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Dawson Springs, Kentucky is a "Very Special Place" - boasting a rich heritage as the "health resort of the upper south" in former days and offering a treasure trove of heritage tourism and recreation today. Located in the heart of the Pennyrile Region at the gateway of the Western Water Land Region of Kentucky, the city is bordered to the south by one of the largest state forests in Kentucky, the Pennyrile State Forest. Pennyrile State Forest is a 15,000 acre forest ready to offer vast...
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City Departments & Services

Fire Department

Fire Department

Fire Chief Robert Linton 200 West Arcadia Avenue P. O. Box 345 Dawson Springs, KY  42408 (270)797-2510 FAX (270)797-2978 Directs 25 member volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief are part-time paid employees of the City. The Fire Department and Emergency Rescue Squad provides Fire Prevention Education, protection of…
City Water & Sewer System

City Water & Sewer System

City Water & Sewer System Brian Thomas, Superintendent 200 West Arcadia Avenue P. O. Box 345 Dawson Springs, KY  42408 (270)797-2844 FAX (270)797-2221 dawsoncitywater@bellsouth.net 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Directly supervises the water and sewer employees. Responsible for scheduling maintenance on lines and equipment. Serves as personnel officer. Works…
Street Department

Street Department

Street Superintendent Bo Hester 200 West Arcadia Avenue P. O. Box 345 Dawson Springs, KY  42408 (270)797-2781 FAX (270)797-2221 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. M-F Organizes and directs the maintenance and repair of city streets, refuse collection and related public works activities. Supervises street laborers and equipment operators. Operates compactor and related…
Police Department

Police Department

Police Chief Mike Opalek 200 West Arcadia Avenue P. O. Box 345 Dawson Springs, KY  42408 (270)797-2277 FAX (270)797-2978 mike.opalek@dawsonspringsky.com www.dawsonspringspolice.net Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of the Police Department in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property,…
City Clerk / Treasurer

City Clerk / Treasurer

City Clerk Amie Thomas 200 West Arcadia Avenue P. O. Box 345 Dawson Springs, KY  42408 (270)797-2781 FAX (270)797-2221 athomas@dawsonspringsky.com 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. M-F The City Clerk/Treasurer is involved in the planning, coordination and maintenance of all financial matters for the City, serves as Clerk to the City Council,…

Kentucky's First Trail Town

Dawson Springs is Kentucky's first trail town. Come explore our many horse, biking, walking, hiking trails along with boating and canoeing waterways.
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