Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dawlish within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Dawlish, town and par. with ry. sta., E. Devon, at mouth of river Dawlish, 3 m. NE. of Teignmouth and 206 m. SW. of London -- par. 5512 ac. (495 water), pop. 4519; town, pop. 3977; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks, 2 newspapers; stands in a sheltered valley, between the mouths of the Teign and the Exe. From its beautiful situation and its genial climate D. has become one of the most popular seaside resorts in Devon.
A village in Exminster hundred, in the county of Devon.