Newton County, Mississippi

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Newton County was formed in 1836 and named after scientist Isaac Newton.

The Battle of Newton's Station was fought in the county on April 24, 1863 during Grierson's Raid of the American Civil War.

In February 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman crossed the county, burning the county seat at Decatur and was nearly captured during the Meridian Campaign. Sherman stopped during the return trip from Meridian and slept in the town of Union.

Adjacent Counties

• Lauderdale County
• Jasper County
• Scott County
• Neshoba County

Cities, Towns & Communities

• Battlefield
• Cedar Grove
• Chunky
• Conehatta
• Decatur (County Seat)
• Duffee
• Hickory
• Lake (part)
• Lawrence
• Little Rock
• Newton
• Perdue
• Stratton
• Union (part)
• Volcan

Links

Wikipedia

MS GenWeb

Bienville National Forest (part)