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Newton County

Newton County
Formed from Jasper County 
Created April 22, 1846
Organized July 13, 1846
Named in honor of 
Sergeant John Newton
1752-1807
Hero of the American Revolution
County seat, Newton, 1846
Burkeville, 1848
Newton, since 1853

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