Catawba County Courthouse, County courthouse in Newton, United States

The Catawba County Courthouse is a two-story granite-veneered structure in the Renaissance Revival style, consisting of a main block flanked by slightly recessed two-story wings. Willard G. Rogers of Charlotte designed it and J. J. Stout built it. It now houses the Catawba County Museum of History.

The building was constructed in 1924 based on designs by architect Willard G. Rogers from Charlotte, with J.J. Stout serving as the builder. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, marking its importance to local heritage.

Since the courthouse moved out, the building has housed the Catawba County Museum of History. Its exhibits cover the Native American tribes who once lived in the area, the early settlers and the county's growth, supported by artifacts, photographs and documents. The museum is run by the Catawba County Historical Association.

The museum occupies the former courthouse at 30 N College Ave in downtown Newton, within the Newton Downtown Historic District. It opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and is closed Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free, with donations appreciated.

The courthouse stands as a central element of the Newton Downtown Historic District and continues to shape the character of the downtown area. Its Renaissance Revival design sets it apart from other government buildings of the same period in the surrounding region.