Newton County
N 30° 48.885 W 093° 43.113
15R E 431269 N 3409292
A 1936 Texas Centennial highway marker with basic info on Newton County. This is one of two markers in a depression era roadside park on US-190 between Newton and Bon Wier.
Waymark Code: WM12FKM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2020
Views: 3
In September, 2016, we were driving around Newton County visiting as many markers as possible. At the time I was especially interested in finding all the Centennial markers.
While many of the Centennial highway markers have had their plaques and/or stars replaced, I was pleased to find this one still has its original bronze.
Marker Number: 11120
Marker Text:
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
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