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Newton County Courthouse
County Seat - Newton, Texas

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Built in 1902, The brick building appears older than it is. The Second Empire Style had fallen out of favor at the time of its construction. It's still one of the handsomest courthouses in East Texas.

Architect - Martin and Moodie
Style - Second Empire
Material - Brick

The County was named for American Revolutionary Hero Sgt. John Newton.

Newton County Courthouse as it appearedf in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT

The recent courthouse fire
Photo courtesy KJAS Radio

Newton County Courthouse before restoration
Photo courtesy Lou Ann Herda, Ed.D, June 2002

Newton County Courthouse, Newton, Texas 2004

Newton County Courthouse in 2004
Photo courtesy Barclay Gibson, September 2004

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