Located
in the easternmost county of Texas, Newton was little more than a
forest of oaks and beeches when laid out in 1853. The Orange and Northwestern
RR, finished in 1905, brought growth and prosperity to Newton. Sawmills
provided employment; as did plants for manufacturing baskets, turpentine,
tool handles, and furniture.
Located
in the easternmost county of Texas, Newton was little more than a
forest of oaks and beeches when laid out in 1853. The Orange and Northwestern
RR, finished in 1905, brought growth and prosperity to Newton. Sawmills
provided employment; as did plants for manufacturing baskets, turpentine,
tool handles, and furniture.