Newborn - NCHS 12 - Newton Co., GA
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N 33° 30.835 W 083° 41.504
17S E 249981 N 3711506
Newborn marker located on Hwy 142 southeast of town, Newborn, GA.
Waymark Code: WM73QK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Newborn


Formerly part of Baldwin, Jasper counties

Settlement began after the 1807 Land Lottery. R. Fretwell, W. Burge, J. Hartwell & S. Gay moved to the area c. 1809. A log church was built for the Methodist in 1820. Bufus Broome, Nestorr & John W. Pitts settled with the idea of developing the town. Sandtown (Newborn) became a hub of trade, education and medical care. Newborn Academy / Palmyra Institute was established 1837. John W. Pitts, a Union sympathizer is credited with saving the town from Sherman’s torch by entertaining the General on 11/19/1864. The arrival of the middle Ga. & Atlantic R.R. in 1893 gave a boost to the economy were cotton dominated until after World War II.

Placed By Landmark Committee
Newton County Historical Site 12 April 30, 1996

Newborn

Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: NCHS 12

Date: April 30, 1996

Sponsor: Newton County Historical Society
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