Newton County, County in southwestern Missouri, US
Newton County spans 627 square miles across the southwestern region of Missouri, with Neosho serving as its administrative center and county seat.
The county was established in December 1838 and received its name from Sergeant John Newton, who demonstrated heroism during the American Revolutionary War.
Several public school districts operate within Newton County, including East Newton County R-VI, Joplin School District, and Neosho R-V School District.
Major transportation routes through Newton County include Interstate 44, U.S. Route 60, and Missouri Routes 43, 59, 86, and 175.
The George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of the renowned scientist and educator within Newton County.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1838
Capital city: Neosho
Shares border with: Jasper County, McDonald County, Lawrence County, Barry County, Ottawa County, Cherokee County
Website: http://newtoncountymo.com
GPS coordinates: 36.91000,-94.33000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:36
Ghost light
28.1 km
Bonnie & Clyde Garage Apartment
22.9 km
George Washington Carver National Monument
8.8 km
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and Rectory
24.2 km
Jolly Mill
23 km
First Battle of Newtonia Historic District
13.1 km
Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center
21.3 km
Fifth and Main Historic District
25.8 km
Elijah Thomas Webb Residence
28.9 km
Scottish Rite Cathedral
25.7 km
Joplin Downtown Historic District
25.5 km
Downtown Webb City Historic District
28.9 km
Joplin Supply Company
25.8 km
Fox Theatre
25.7 km
Olivia Apartments
26 km
Second Baptist Church
5.5 km
Joplin Carnegie Library
25.3 km
St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Building
25.5 km
Elks Club Lodge No. 501
25.8 km
Ridgway Apartments
26 km
Gentry Apartments
25.9 km
South Main Street Historic District
25.8 km
Main and Eighth Streets Historic District
25.1 km
Rains Brothers Building
25 km
Neosho Wholesale Grocery Company
5.4 km
Lentz-Carter Merchandise Store
20.6 km
Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum
27.9 km
Supertam On 66 Ice Cream Parlor And Superman Museum
28.5 kmReviews
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