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

William Blewett

(1830-1862)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019

1. William Blewett Marker

Inscription. Georgia native William Blewett came to Texas with his family in 1849. They settled first in Jasper County, where he was District Surveyor about 1853. He married a cousin, Nancy Adams; they later became the parents of 6 children. In 1858 they moved to Newton and William opened the Blewett & Company Mercantile near this site with his cousin Adam Adams. When the Civil War broke out, Blewett was a leader in organizing a company of local volunteers that became part of Company G, 13th Texas Cavalry. He served as a Captain and died in Arkansas in 1862.

Incise on base: Donated by Blewett Descendants

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11100.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 30° 50.908′ N, 93° 45.643′ W. Marker is in Newton, Texas, in Newton County. It is on Court Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 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: Newton County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Newton (within shouting distance of this marker); Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); W. H. Ford Male & Female College (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church of Newton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newton Cemetery (approx. 0.3 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.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 12, 2019

2. William Blewett Marker

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 483 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.