Country Canada Census division 7 Post office Founded N/A Area 135 ha Local time Sunday 11:30 PM Area code 306 | Region Saskatchewan Rural Municipality Lawtonia Incorporated (Village) June, 1921 Population 142 (2006) Province Saskatchewan | |
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Hodgeville saskatchewan
Hodgeville is a village Lawtonia Rural Municipality No. 135 in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. The village is located approximately 34 km south of the Trans Canada Highway, 97 km southeast of the City of Swift Current. It has a population of approximately 175 (as of 2006). The town was incorporated in June, 1921.
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Map of Hodgeville, SK, Canada
Economy
Hodgeville's economic base is mainly agricultural and related services.
Notable people
It is not known to many, but the Flag of Saskatchewan was originally created here, by a man named Anthony Drake a school teacher from Hodgeville. The Heritage Museum displays the flag, a Western Red Lily on a green and gold field, alongside Anthony's story.
The author of the song "There's a Bluebird on my Windowsill" was Elizabeth (née Huber) Clarke. She lived near Hodgeville, became a nurse, married Dr. Clarke in Hodgeville. After they moved to Vancouver, she nursed in the Children's Hospital. While there, she made up this song to sing to her little patients. "There's a Bluebird on my Windowsill" was picked up by the March of Dimes and used as their theme song. Elizabeth received Royalties from the song and donated them to the Children's Hospital. Her story is one of those proudly displayed in the Heritage Museum at Hodgeville.
Another of our 'claims to fame' is the Hodgeville Meteorite. It is about 6x8 inches, extremely heavy for its size. For the story of the meteorite and its finder; a local farmer, come visit the Hodgeville Heritage Museum. Take a Toonie Tour. We will show you a few items you have not seen before.
Tracy Schous (also known as Track) was born and raised in Hodgeville. Son of the honorable Eleanor Schous, Track has served continuously in the community over the years as well as bartending many community events with notable community figure and newspaper specialist Johnny S. Schwab.