First Courthouse of Newton County
County organized in 1846; Seat of Justice not established until two years later by public subscription. A building was erected here in 1848 on land donated by John R. Burke for whom the town received its name. Newton became the county seat in 1853.
30.9945° N, 93.6672° W
Where to Find It
SH 87 1 mi. S of Juc. SH 87 & SH 63, Burkeville
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi N Original Site, Burkeville Methodist Church Burkeville
- 0.2 mi NW Round Table Inn Burkeville
- 0.3 mi N Burkeville Church of God Burkeville
- 0.3 mi N Cade Building Burkeville
- 0.3 mi NW Blum Male & Female College Newton
- 1.1 mi NE Tanner Cemetery Burkeville