Newton County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Newton County is a county
located in the U.S. state
of Indiana
. As of 2010, the population was 14,244. The county seat
is Kentland
.
, and a large section to the north. The northern border was cut back to the Kankakee River
on February 1, 1836, with all land north of the Kankakee River going to Lake
and Porter
counties. The county was abolished and combined with Jasper County in 1839. On December 8, 1859, the county was re-created and the borders were redrawn to essentially their current state.
Newton County is named after Sgt. John Newton
, who served under Gen. Francis Marion
, the "Swamp Fox", in the American Revolutionary War
. It is adjacent to Jasper County
, which was named after Sgt. William Jasper
, whose story is similar. At least four other states, Georgia
, Mississippi
, Missouri
and Texas
, have adjacent Jasper
and Newton
Counties, as though these two were remembered as a pair.
Newton County was the last county to be organized in Indiana.
, and by the Indiana Code
.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
Court: The county maintains a small claims court
that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court
.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
, coroner
, auditor, treasurer
, recorder
, surveyor
, and circuit court clerk
Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party
affiliations and to be residents of the county.
Newton County is part of Indiana's 1st congressional district
and in 2008 was represented by Pete Visclosky
in the United States Congress
.
Newton County is the site of the Kentland crater
, a probable meteorite
impact crater
located between Kentland
and Goodland
.
J.C. Murphy Lake
is at the center of Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area
.
of 2000, there were 14,566 people, 5,340 households, and 3,999 families residing in the county. The population density
was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 5,726 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White
, 0.17% Black
or African American
, 0.31% Native American
, 0.22% Asian
, 0.08% Pacific Islander
, 1.14% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 2.90% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 22.6% were of German
, 14.3% American
, 11.8% Irish
, 10.0% English
and 7.7% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 5,340 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.10% were married couples
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 20.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,944, and the median income for a family was $46,741. Males had a median income of $36,152 versus $20,780 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,755. About 4.80% of families and 6.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.20% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.
and the South Newton School Corporation.
High Schools and Middle Schools
Elementary Schools
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
located in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. As of 2010, the population was 14,244. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Kentland
Kentland, Indiana
Kentland is a town in Jefferson Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1860 as "Kent", though this name was soon lengthened to Kentland. The name honors Alexander Kent, who acquired the then marshy plat and prepared it...
.
History
The original Newton County was formed by statute on February 7, 1835, and was a roughly square area some 30 miles on a side, encompassing what is now the northern half of the county, the northern half of Jasper CountyJasper County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 30,043 people, 10,686 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 11,236 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
, and a large section to the north. The northern border was cut back to the Kankakee River
Kankakee River
The Kankakee River is a tributary of the Illinois River, approximately long, in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in the United States. At one time the river drained one of the largest wetlands in North America and furnished a significant portage between the Great Lakes and the...
on February 1, 1836, with all land north of the Kankakee River going to Lake
Lake County, Indiana
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, its population was 496,005, making it Indiana's second-most populous county. The county seat is Crown Point. This county is part of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area. The county contains a mix of urban,...
and Porter
Porter County, Indiana
Porter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 164,343. Much of the population growth has to do with the expansion of the Chicago Metropolitan Area eastward into Indiana. The county seat is Valparaiso...
counties. The county was abolished and combined with Jasper County in 1839. On December 8, 1859, the county was re-created and the borders were redrawn to essentially their current state.
Newton County is named after Sgt. John Newton
John Newton (soldier)
Sgt. John Newton was a soldier of the American Revolutionary War who was popularized by Parson Weems in his school books in the early 19th century. Newton served under Brigadier General Francis Marion, the famous "Swamp Fox". Today Newton appears to have been a very minor figure. However, place...
, who served under Gen. Francis Marion
Francis Marion
Francis Marion was a military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War. Acting with Continental Army and South Carolina militia commissions, he was a persistent adversary of the British in their occupation of South Carolina in 1780 and 1781, even after the Continental Army was driven...
, the "Swamp Fox", in the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. It is adjacent to Jasper County
Jasper County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 30,043 people, 10,686 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 11,236 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
, which was named after Sgt. William Jasper
William Jasper
William Jasper was a noted American soldier in the Revolutionary War. He was a sergeant in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment.Jasper distinguished himself in the defense of Fort Moultrie on June 28, 1776...
, whose story is similar. At least four other states, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
and Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, have adjacent Jasper
Jasper County
Jasper County is the name of eight counties in the United States of America. All are named in honor of Sergeant William Jasper, a hero of the Revolutionary War: Bold Name indicates county sharing boundary with a Newton County...
and Newton
Newton County
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...
Counties, as though these two were remembered as a pair.
Newton County was the last county to be organized in Indiana.
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Kentland have ranged from a low of 14 °F (-10 °C) in January to a high of 85 °F (29.4 °C) in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) in February to 4.51 inches (11.5 cm) in June.Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of IndianaConstitution of Indiana
There have been two Constitutions of the State of Indiana. The first constitution was created when the Territory of Indiana sent forty-three delegates to a constitutional convention on June 10, 1816 to establish a constitution for the proposed State of Indiana after the United States Congress had...
, and by the Indiana Code
Indiana Code
The Indiana Code is the code of laws for the US State of Indiana. The contents are the codification of the all the laws currently in effect within Indiana...
.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
Court: The county maintains a small claims court
Small claims court
Small-claims courts have limited jurisdiction to hear civil cases between private litigants. Courts authorized to try small claims may also have other judicial functions, and the name by which such a court is known varies by jurisdiction; it may be known as a county or magistrate's court...
that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court
Circuit court
Circuit court is the name of court systems in several common law jurisdictions.-History:King Henry II instituted the custom of having judges ride around the countryside each year to hear appeals, rather than forcing everyone to bring their appeals to London...
.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
, coroner
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
, auditor, treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
, recorder
Recorder of deeds
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of a property with real rights over that property.-Background:...
, surveyor
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
, and circuit court clerk
Court clerk
A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors...
Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
affiliations and to be residents of the county.
Newton County is part of Indiana's 1st congressional district
Indiana's 1st congressional district
Indiana's 1st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. The district is based in Gary and its surrounding suburbs and exurbs. It consists of all of the counties of Benton, Jasper, Lake, Newton, and part of Porter County in the northwestern part of the state...
and in 2008 was represented by Pete Visclosky
Pete Visclosky
Peter John "Pete" Visclosky is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1985. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district lies in Northwest Indiana and includes all of Lake, Newton, Jasper and Benton counties as well as a major portion of Porter County...
in the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 403.44 square miles (1,044.9 km²), of which 401.76 square miles (1,040.6 km²) (or 99.58%) is land and 1.68 square miles (4.4 km²) (or 0.42%) is water.Newton County is the site of the Kentland crater
Kentland crater
The Kentland crater, also known as the Kentland structure or the Kentland disturbed area, is an impact crater located near the town of Kentland in Newton County, Indiana, United States....
, a probable meteorite
Meteorite
A meteorite is a natural object originating in outer space that survives impact with the Earth's surface. Meteorites can be big or small. Most meteorites derive from small astronomical objects called meteoroids, but they are also sometimes produced by impacts of asteroids...
impact crater
Impact crater
In the broadest sense, the term impact crater can be applied to any depression, natural or manmade, resulting from the high velocity impact of a projectile with a larger body...
located between Kentland
Kentland, Indiana
Kentland is a town in Jefferson Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1860 as "Kent", though this name was soon lengthened to Kentland. The name honors Alexander Kent, who acquired the then marshy plat and prepared it...
and Goodland
Goodland, Indiana
Goodland is a town in Grant Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Goodland is located at ....
.
J.C. Murphy Lake
J.C. Murphy Lake
J. C. Murphy Lake is a reservoir in Newton County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area. -External links:*...
is at the center of Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area
Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area
Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area is an area deticated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining , 1,800 of which are open water, marshes, and flooded crop land.It is located at 2042 S. 500 W., Morocco, Indiana.-History:...
.
Major highways
|
 Indiana State Road 14Indiana State Road 14 State Road 14 is an east–west road in northern Indiana. Its western terminus is at U.S. Route 41 in Enos, and its eastern terminus is at Interstate 69 in Fort Wayne....  Indiana State Road 16Indiana State Road 16 State Road 16 is an east–west road in Northern Indiana. Its western terminus is at U.S. Route 41 in Ade, Indiana. Its eastern terminus is at State Road 5 north of Huntington, Indiana.- Route description :...  Indiana State Road 55Indiana State Road 55 State Road 55 is a north–south road in Northern and Central Indiana. State Road 55 runs from the Crawfordsville area in the south to Gary in the north, a distance of approximately .-Route description:...  Indiana State Road 71Indiana State Road 71 State Road 71 in west-central Indiana consists of two discontinuous north–south segments of two-lane rural roadway near the Illinois border.-Southern section:...  Indiana State Road 114Indiana State Road 114 State Road 114 in the U.S. State of Indiana consists of three discontinuous east–west routes, between the Illinois border and U.S. Route 421, State Road 17 and State Road 25, and State Road 14 and U.S. Route 24.- Western section :... |
Adjacent counties
- Lake CountyLake County, IndianaLake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, its population was 496,005, making it Indiana's second-most populous county. The county seat is Crown Point. This county is part of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area. The county contains a mix of urban,...
(north) - Jasper CountyJasper County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 30,043 people, 10,686 households, and 8,217 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile . There were 11,236 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
(east) - Benton CountyBenton County, IndianaBenton County is located along in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2010, the county's population was 8,854. It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is also divided into 11 townships which...
(south) - Iroquois CountyIroquois County, IllinoisIroquois County is a county located in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Illinois along the border with Indiana. It is the third largest county in the state in terms of area, covering over . According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 29,718, which is a decrease of 5.2% from 31,334...
, IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
(west) - Kankakee CountyKankakee County, IllinoisKankakee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 113,449, which is an increase of 9.3% from 103,833 in 2000. Its county seat is Kankakee....
, IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 14,566 people, 5,340 households, and 3,999 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 5,726 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.31% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.22% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.08% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.76% from two or more races. 2.90% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 22.6% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 14.3% American
United States
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, 11.8% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 10.0% English
English people
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and 7.7% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 5,340 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.10% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 20.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 28.50% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,944, and the median income for a family was $46,741. Males had a median income of $36,152 versus $20,780 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $17,755. About 4.80% of families and 6.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.20% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated
- BrookBrook, IndianaBrook is a town located in Iroquois Township, Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 997.-Geography:Brook is located at 40°51'58" North, 87°21'57" West ....
- GoodlandGoodland, IndianaGoodland is a town in Grant Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Goodland is located at ....
- KentlandKentland, IndianaKentland is a town in Jefferson Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,748 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1860 as "Kent", though this name was soon lengthened to Kentland. The name honors Alexander Kent, who acquired the then marshy plat and prepared it...
- MoroccoMorocco, IndianaMorocco is a town in Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Morocco is located at ....
- Mount AyrMount Ayr, IndianaMount Ayr is a town in Jackson Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 122 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Mount Ayr is located at ....
Unincorporated
- Lake VillageLake Village, IndianaLake Village is a census-designated place in Lake Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 765 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Village is located at ....
- RoselawnRoselawn, IndianaRoselawn is a census-designated place in Newton and Jasper counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,131 at the 2010 census....
- Conrad, now vanished
Townships
- BeaverBeaver Township, Newton County, IndianaBeaver Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,667.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Beaver Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cemeteries:The township contains these four...
- ColfaxColfax Township, Newton County, IndianaColfax Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 176.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Colfax Township covers an area of .-Political districts:...
- GrantGrant Township, Newton County, IndianaGrant Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,293.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Grant Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:* Percy Junction at...
- IroquoisIroquois Township, Newton County, IndianaIroquois Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,428.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Iroquois Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Foresman at Iroquois...
- JacksonJackson Township, Newton County, IndianaJackson Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 439.-External links:* *...
- JeffersonJefferson Township, Newton County, IndianaJefferson Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,248.-External links:* *...
- LakeLake Township, Newton County, IndianaLake Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,465.-External links:* *...
- LincolnLincoln Township, Newton County, IndianaLincoln Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,268.-External links:* *...
- McClellanMcClellan Township, Newton County, IndianaMcClellan Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 228.-External links:* *...
- WashingtonWashington Township, Newton County, IndianaWashington Township is one of ten townships in Newton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 354.-External links:* *...
Education
Public schools in Newton County are administered by the North Newton School CorporationNorth Newton School Corporation
The North Newton School Corporation is based in Enos, Indiana in Newton County. The school system covers a large area of about . It serves students in the towns of Enos, Fair Oaks, Lake Village, Mount Ayr, Roselawn, Sumava Resorts, Thayer and Morocco . Presently there are about 1600 students in...
and the South Newton School Corporation.
High Schools and Middle Schools
- North Newton Junior-Senior High School http://www.edline.net/pages/North_Newton_Jr-Sr_High_School
- South Newton High School http://www.newton.k12.in.us/hs/
- South Newton Middle School http://www.newton.k12.in.us/ms/
Elementary Schools
- Lake Village Elementary School http://www.edline.net/pages/Lake_Village_Elementary_School
- Lincoln Elementary School http://www.edline.net/pages/LincolnElementary_School
- Morocco Elementary School http://www.edline.net/pages/Morocco_Elementary_School
- South Newton Elementary School http://www.newton.k12.in.us/ele/
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton County, IndianaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Newton County, IndianaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton County, Indiana.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties on the National Register of Historic Places in Newton County, Indiana, United States...