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Newton County, Texas
Historical Markers in Newton, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 21 Texas historical markers in Newton, in Newton County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Texas Revolution, and Cowboys & Cattle. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2013. 3 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- Josephus S. Irvineplaced 1962
Star and Wreath Josephus S. Irvine, born August 25, 1819. Came to Texas in 1830. Soldier in the Battle of San Jacinto.
- Newton County, C.S.A.placed 1965
Supply and military center in the Civil War. Target area for Federals trying to move up the Sabine or across Louisiana and take Texas.
- Site of Old Burr's Ferry (At Highway Bridge)placed 1968
An important communications point between Texas and the United States, especially during settlement era of early 1800's.
- Newton Cemeteryplaced 2005
This cemetery has served the town of Newton since it was officially set aside in 1903. The first burial, however, dates to 1864, when the landowner…
- Trout Creek Cemeteryplaced 1989
Originally a part of the James West Survey, this cemetery dates to the early 1860s. The land was later owned by Mrs. Frances Ann Dyer (d.1890), and…
- William Blewettplaced 1997
(1830-1862) Georgia native William Blewett came to Texas with his family in 1849. They settled first in Jasper County, where he was district surveyor…
All 21 historical markers in Newton
- Autrey-Williams House1981
- Blum Male & Female College1967
- Farr's Chapel Cemetery1984
- Fawil Sam Herrin Cemetery2013
- First Baptist Church of Newton1986
- Howell Cemetery1986
- Josephus S. Irvine1962
- Newton Cemetery2005
- Newton County1936
- Newton County Courthouse1974
- Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers2010
- Newton County, C.S.A.1965
- Old Union Church & Cemetery1984
- Site of Old Burr's Ferry (At Highway Bridge)1968
- Town of Newton1970
- Trout Creek Cemetery1989
- Trout Creek Missionary Baptist Church2002
- W. H. Ford Male & Female College1965
- William Blewett1997
- Wilson Chapel Cemetery2002
- Woods Park (Newton County Fairgrounds)2008
Historical markers near Newton
- Bleakwood8 stories · 12 mi
- Burkeville17 stories · 13 mi
- Kirbyville7 stories · 17 mi
- Jasper39 stories · 19 mi
- Hemphill23 stories · 33 mi
- Woodville20 stories · 40 mi
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