Newton County is the name of several counties in the United States: All except for Arkansas and maybe Mississippi are named for Sgt. John Newton.
Bold Name indicates county sharing boundary with a Jasper County. Five states have paired their two counties because of their namesake's common history.
- Newton County, Arkansas
- Newton County, Georgia
- Newton County, Indiana
- Newton County, Mississippi
- Newton County, Missouri
- Newton County, Texas
Famous quotes containing the words newton and/or county:
“Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion city of our God!
He, whose word cannot be broken, Formd for thee his own abode:
On the rock of ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvations walls surrounded Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.”
—John Newton (17251807)
“Jack: A politician, huh?
Editor: Oh, county treasurer or something like that.
Jack: Whats so special about him?
Editor: They say hes an honest man.”
—Robert Rossen (19081966)