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Newton County, Texas
Historical Markers in Newton, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 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 1962 and 2002.
Start with these Newton stories
- 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.
- Wilson Chapel Cemeteryplaced 2002
Wilson Chapel Cemetery (also known as Woods Cemetery or Irvine Cemetery) David McMahon (1806-1873), first Newton County attorney, is credited with…
- Howell Cemeteryplaced 1986
The family of James William (1805-1876) and Louisa Cheshire (1816-1899) Howell came to this area from Alabama in 1872.
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