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Startown in Newton in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Startown School

 
 
Startown School Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. Startown School Marker
Inscription. Founded 1904. First graded school in what is now City of Newton. From 1914 to 1931 was site of Startown Farm Life School, an innovative state-supported high school integrating agriculture and home economics in curriculum. Continues as an elementary school.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
 
Location. 35° 38.358′ N, 81° 16.107′ W. Marker is in Newton, North Carolina, in Catawba County. It is in Startown. Marker is at the intersection of Startown Road (State Road 1005) and Empire Street, on the right when traveling south on Startown Road. Marker is in front of Startown Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4119 Startown Rd, Newton NC 28658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catawba College (approx. 2˝ miles away); Wilson Warlick (approx. 2.7 miles away); Hoke Smith (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lutheran Church Tablet (approx. 3 miles away); Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church (approx. 3 miles away); Civil War Raid Through Western North Carolina (approx. 3 miles away); M.L. McCorkle (approx. 3.1 miles away); Catawba County War Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.
 
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Startown School Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. Startown School Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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May. 3, 2024