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County organized in 1846; Seat of Justice not established until two years later by public subscription. A building was erected here in 1848 on land donated by John R. Burke for whom the town received its name. Newton became the county seat in 1853.
Newton County, First Courthouse is a historical marker in Burkeville, Newton County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Newton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 126 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9957, -93.6666 near Burkeville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Burkeville City (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Round Table Inn, Burkeville Church of God, and Blum Male & Female College.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5351011144. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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