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Newton County Courthouse
Newton, Texas |
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1903 Architect - Martin & Moodie Photos: Robert Deering 11/14/2013 |
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COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1846
COUNTY NAMED FOR: John Newton, a veteran of the American Revolution.
COUNTY SEATS: Three - Near Quicksand Creek (1846), Burkeville (1848), Newton (1853)
COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Same as county.
COURTHOUSES: Three - 1848 (Burkeville), 1856 (Newton), 1903.
STANDING: One - 1903 Second Empire courthouse with additions. This building burned in 2000, but a restoration project has been completed.
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 1903 Courthouse Texas DoT Photo 1939 |
 1903 Courthouse Photo: Robert Deering 1974 |
 1903 Courthouse Fire in 2000 Photo: KJAS Radio |
ADDRESS: 110 Court St, Newton, Texas