Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jasper, Arkansas
Jasper is the county seat for Newton County
Jasper is in Newton County
Newton County(8) ► ADJACENT TO NEWTON COUNTY Boone County(28) ► Carroll County(63) ► Johnson County(7) ► Madison County(3) ► Pope County(17) ► Searcy County(6) ►
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Civil War in Newton County Several military actions took place in Newton
County during the Civil War. On Jan. 10, 1863, Union
troops attacked and destroyed a large saltpeter
works on the Buffalo River. Skirmishes were fought
June 14 and Nov. . . . — — Map (db m225345) HM
Jasper, the county seat of Newton County, was designated as such soon after the creation of the county, December 14, 1842. It was named in honor of Thomas W. Newton. — — Map (db m155497) HM
In memoriam
Newton County veterans of all wars who gave
their lives in the service of their country
N.W. Armer • Frank Bickner • Caldin Bolen • C.H. Clark • Emory Collins • Albert Cooper • Quenton Criner • Loyd Dixon • Raymond Dollar • . . . — — Map (db m225349) WM
