Newton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Newton, Wisconsin
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Location of Newton, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (91.9 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
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| • Total | 2,241 |
| • Density | 65.8/sq mi (25.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-57200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583817 |
Newton is a town located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 2,241 people lived there.
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Communities in Newton
Newton is home to several smaller communities. These are places where people live, work, and gather.
- Clover is a small, unincorporated community. It is found where Highway CR and Clover Road meet.
- Duveneck used to be a community. It was located north of where two highways, I-43 and Highway CR, cross Highway C. Today, there are no buildings left in that area.
- Newton is also an unincorporated community. It is split by I-43, and Highways U and CR cross it east of the I-43 Newton Road bridge. This community was once called Timothy or Newton Station. Its current name, Newton, comes from John Newton, who was an officer during the American Revolutionary War.
- Newtonburg is another unincorporated community. You can find it where English Lake Road and Newtonburg Road meet. WIS 42 used to go through this community but now passes to its east. St. John's Lutheran Church is a key part of Newtonburg. It was founded in 1851, and its current building was built in 1922.
- Northeim is an unincorporated community. It is located around the intersections of Highways U and LS.
- Rube is an unincorporated community that is partly in Newton and partly in the nearby town of Liberty. It is specifically located at the intersection of English Lake and Range Line Roads.
Geography of Newton
Newton covers a total area of about 35.5 square miles (91.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.1 square miles (88.2 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers) is water, like lakes or rivers.
Population and People
In the year 2000, a census counted 2,241 people living in Newton. There were 795 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 631 were families.
The town had about 65.8 people living in each square mile (25.4 people per square kilometer). There were 850 housing units, which are homes or apartments, in total.
Most of the people in Newton were White (98.71%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.54% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (71.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.78 people, and the average family had about 3.15 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 12.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Newton was 39 years.
Historical Landmarks
Newton has some interesting historical sites.
The Lutze Housebarn is a special building in Newton. It is one of the very few housebarns left in the United States. A housebarn is a building where people and animals live under the same roof.
In 2021, a special area called the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary was created. It is located in the waters of Lake Michigan near Newton. This sanctuary helps protect old shipwrecks that are important parts of history.
Transportation
Newton is connected by important roads that help people travel to other cities.
Interstate 43 (I-43) runs through Newton. It comes from the nearby Town of Centerville and goes towards cities like Milwaukee and Sheboygan. It then heads north towards Manitowoc and Green Bay.
Wisconsin Highway 42 (WIS 42) also passes through Newton. It runs along the western side of the town. This highway connects Newton to places like Howards Grove and Osman. It continues north to Manitowoc and Sturgeon Bay.
Notable People
Some well-known people were born in Newton:
- Robert Naumann was born in Newton. He was a farmer and a businessman. He also served as a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
- Simon F. Wehrwein was also born in Newton. He was a farmer and an educator. Like Robert Naumann, he also served as a representative for Wisconsin in the state government.
See also
In Spanish: Newton (condado de Manitowoc, Wisconsin) para niños
