Newton, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Newton, Mississippi
City
Newton City Hall
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Location of Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	Newton
Area
• Total	7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2)
• Land	7.15 sq mi (18.53 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	423 ft (129 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,195
• Density	446.67/sq mi (172.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	39345
Area code(s)	601
FIPS code	28-51720
Website	City of Newton

Newton is a city located in Newton County, Mississippi. In 2020, about 3,195 people lived there.

History of Newton

A battle took place here on April 24, 1863. It was called the Battle of Newton's Station. This battle happened during the American Civil War (1861-1865).

It was part of a larger plan called Grierson's Raid. Union Army soldiers, led by Colonel Benjamin Grierson, rode through the area. Their goal was to help General Ulysses S. Grant in his plan to capture Vicksburg. Taking Vicksburg was important because it would split the southern Confederacy.

Later, on February 13, 1948, a strong tornado hit Newton. It was an F3 tornado, which is very powerful. Five people sadly died, and 30 homes were destroyed.

Geography of Newton

Newton is located south of I-20 and U.S. Route 80. It is about 25 miles west of Meridian. This area is in the south-central part of Newton County. Potterchitto Creek flows around the west and north sides of the city.

The city covers a total area of about 7.2 square miles (18.57 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.

Newton's Climate

Newton has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Sometimes, there can be very hot days in summer. In winter, it can get cold, but heavy snow is rare.

Population and People

The number of people living in Newton has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past records:

2020 Census Information

The 2020 United States Census counted 3,195 people living in Newton. These people made up 1,305 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. There were also 877 families.

The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people living in a city. Here's a breakdown of the racial groups in Newton from the 2020 census:

Education in Newton

Students in Newton attend schools that are part of the Newton Municipal School District.

Famous People from Newton

Many interesting people have come from Newton. Here are a few:

• Oree Banks – A successful college football coach. He coached at South Carolina State University and West Virginia State University.
• Francis S. Bowling – He was a judge on the highest court in Mississippi, the Supreme Court of Mississippi.
• Arthur B. Clark – He served as a representative in the Mississippi House of Representatives, which is part of Mississippi's government.
• James Evans – Another person who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
• John Crumpton Hardy – He was the president of Mississippi State University (which was called Mississippi State College back then).
• Stan Hindman – A professional American football player. He played as a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League.
• Jimbeau Hinson – A talented country music singer and songwriter.
• Shorty McWilliams – A former professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Dons.
• Paul Overstreet – A well-known country singer and songwriter.
• Richard Parks – A writer who creates fantasy, science fiction, and horror stories.
• Joe Tanner – A former Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball player. He also worked as a coach and scout.
• Elton Watkins – He was a United States Representative (a congressman) for Oregon in the United States House of Representatives.

See also

In Spanish: Newton (Misisipi) para niños