The city of Newton, Mississippi is in Newton County. The earliest document referring to the town of Newton was a property deed for a house on Railroad Avenue, dated September 20, 1837, a house that was still standing as late as 1986, although it had been renovated several times. Although its early history is uncertain, it is likely that the community grew up around a cotton plantation and a stage route. When the railroad came through in 1860, Newton was the terminus of the rail line, built by the Southern Railroad Company, which went from Enterprise to Newton. Although the town was not laid out until 1860, when a post office was established there, a country store was operated a mile southeast of the railroad depot in 1855. Rogers William Doolittle is credited as being the town’s founder, having contributed much of the land upon which the town was built. At one time, the town was known as Doolittle. The Newton post office was closed from 1861 through 1866, as the postmaster was a Northern man. In 1863, Union soldiers under the command of Colonel Benjamin Grierson burned several buildings in the town, captured two freight trains carrying Confederate ammunition and artillery, and burned the railroad depot, but they did not destroy any private homes or property, and left the hospital untouched. A report from a Newton resident claims that the Union cavalrymen were dressed in Confederate uniforms when they entered the town. By 1895, Newton had twelve businesses, three livery stables, two newspapers, and two hotels. The country singer, Paul Overstreet, was raised in Newton. US Highway 20 runs east-west through the northern section of Newton. West of Newton is Lawrence, while the town of Hickory is to the east. The small community of Bethel is southwest. Meridian, Mississippi is about twenty-eight miles east of Newton.
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Family owned and operated, the flower, gift and party shop is located on South Main Street in Newton, Mississippi. A map shows the location of the shop, and its store hours, delivery policies, and payment options are posted. Products may be viewed or purchased online, or they may be purchased by telephone or in the store.
http://www.bokaysnballoons.com/
Central Mississippi Residential Center
CMRC offers home and supported housing services for individuals with serious mental illness in making their transition to independent living in a community setting. Its campus is highlighted, and its admission criteria, services, and employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.cmrc.ms.gov/
Clarke College Alumni Association
The Baptist college was organized in 1907, opening in Newton, Mississippi in 1908, and operating until 1992 after a long period of financial difficulties and threatened closures. Reunions and other events are scheduled here, and a history of the college is put forth, along with its constitution and bylaws, a list of officers, agendas and minutes.
http://www.clarkecollege.com/
First Baptist Church of Newton
Serving the Newton, Mississippi community, the church’s location and address, office contacts and hours, and its Sunday and Wednesday schedules are published to the site, along with a church calendar, a church directory, newsletter, and an overview of its ministries and programs.
http://www.fbnewton.org/
Specializing in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and real estate law, the firm is located in Newton, Mississippi. Directions, office hours, and contacts are posted to the site, with an introduction to the chief attorneys, their areas of practice, and an online contact form.
http://www.loganmayolaw.com/
NCC is a non-denominational congregation that meets at its facilities on Highway 15 North. Directions, office contacts and hours, and an outline of its beliefs are provided, with an introduction to its pastor, an overview of its missions and programs, schedules, and a calendar of events.
http://www.newtonchristian.org/
Offering routine exams and vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics, and routine large-animal procedures, as well as emergency care, radiology, boarding and grooming services, the veterinary clinic is located on Northside Drive in Newton, Mississippi. Its location, office hours, and appointment policies are defined.
http://www.newtoncountyvets.com/
With two locations in Newton, Mississippi, the funeral home is family owned and operated, and staffed by local people. Its locations, staff contacts, office hours, and a profile of the business is put forward, along with information on planning a funeral, making pre-arrangements, and grief support. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com/
Located on Decatur Street, the Newton, Mississippi eye care facility offers optometry services and vision care products for the Newton community, treating a variety of eye diseases, conditions and problems. Its services and products are highlighted, including promotional offers, a blog, and a private patient login.
http://newtoneyecarevisionsource.com/
Newton Municipal School District
Headquartered in Newton, Mississippi, the public school system operates Newton Elementary School, N.H. Pilate Middle School, Newton High School, and Newton Career Center, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum as well as vocational training. School locations, administrative contacts, and an overview of its academic, athletics, and special services are featured.
http://www.nmsd.us/
The NPD is the municipal police department for the city of Newton, Mississippi. Its organizational structure, office locations, contacts, and hours are featured, along with an overview of its divisions, programs, and services. An introduction to the department by the police chief is included.
http://www.newton-police.net/
