Newton County, Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 30� 46' 48" N, 93� 45' 0" W 30.78, -93.75)

Population: 14,003 est. (2016) 14,445 (2010)
Total area: 940 square miles (2,400 km2)
934 square miles (2,420 km2) land
6.1 square miles (16 km2) water

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Newton County History

Formed from Jasper County;
created April 22, 1846, organized July 13, 1846.
Named in honor of Sergeant John Newton, 1752-1807. Hero of the American Revolution.
County seat, Quicksand, 1846; Burkeville, 1848; Newton, since 1853.

Newton County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Newton
Book Hotel Here - Jasper Hotels

Jasper & Newton County Vintage Maps

Jasper / Newton County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Jasper / Newton County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Jasper / Newton County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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