Newton in Newton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Newton County Courthouse

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019

1. Newton County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This Courthouse was preceded by one built in Burkeville in 1848, and another erected on this public square in 1853. It is a Second Empire style edifice, with an unusual truncated clock tower, mansard roof, and corner quoins, built in 1902-03 by contractors Martin & Moody of Comanche; from brick made on nearby Caney Creek. The interior was altered in 1910 and 1925, and the jail added in 1936. Restored in 1972-73.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11121.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 50.878′ N, 93° 45.633′ W. Marker is in Newton, Texas, in Newton County. It is on Court Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling east. Marker is located next to the courthouses' north entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Court Street, Newton TX 75966, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Town of Newton (within shouting distance of this marker); Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers (within shouting distance of this marker); William Blewett (within shouting distance of this marker); W. H. Ford Male & Female College

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Newton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newton Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Autrey-Williams House (approx. half a mile away); Woods Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.

Newton County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019

2. Newton County Courthouse

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019

3. Newton County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.