Museum

History Center Museum

Newton · Newton County · Dedicated 1988 · THC Atlas #4200000308

Texas history, up close and curated.

About this site

History Center Museum is a museum in Newton, Newton County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 128 historic sites cataloged in Newton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas.

The site sits at 30.8493, -93.7594 near Newton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Newton County Pre-War Maneuvers (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Blewett, William, Newton County Courthouse, and Newton Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #4200000308. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

The Newton County History Center in Newton preserves and provides access to the documentation of Newton County's history in deep East Texas. Operated by the county historical commission, it exhibits photographs, artifacts, manuscripts and microforms and works to make the county's records available to researchers and the public. The center also plans special events and educational programs for schoolchildren and visitors.

Sources: history-newtoncotx.org atlas.thc.texas.gov samrayburn.com

📍 30.8493, -93.7594 · Newton, Newton County

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