Historical Marker
Newton County
Newton, Newton County · Texas
Erected 1936
Before 1846 the land that became Newton County passed through several jurisdictions. Lorenzo de Zavala's 1829 grant covered much of it, and the Handbook says at least 21 settlers took title in 1834 and 1835. The area lay in the Municipality of Liberty from 1831 to 1834 and the Municipality of Bevil from 1834 to 1846, except for the northern fifth, which passed through San Augustine, Sabine and then Jasper County. The legislature carved the county from Jasper County's eastern half on April 22, 1846. Its boundaries have barely moved since, apart from a small 1852 cession to Jasper.
What the plaque says
Newton County 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, Newton, 1846; Burkeville, 1848; Newton, since 1853.
Where it stands
30.81467, -93.71875 · Directions
More markers nearby
- Newton County, C.S.A. — steps away
- Josephus S. Irvine — 2.3 mi
- Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers — 3.4 mi
- Town of Newton — 3.4 mi