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Newton, Wisconsin
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Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Manitowoc
Elevation
201 m (659 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
53063
Area code(s) 920
GNIS feature ID 1570264

Newton is a small, quiet community in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's not a big city with its own government, but rather a part of a larger area called the Town of Newton. You can find Newton right next to Interstate 43, a major highway. It's about 5.5 miles (9 km) northeast of a place called Cleveland. Newton even has its own post office with the ZIP code 53063.

Exploring Newton's Past

How Newton Got Its Name

The first post office in this area opened in 1882. It was originally called Timothy. Later, in 1930, the name was changed to Newton. The community was named after John Newton. He was an important officer during the American Revolutionary War. This war was fought to make the United States an independent country.

Discovering Shipwrecks Near Newton

In 2021, something very cool happened near Newton. The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary was created. This special area is in the waters of Lake Michigan. It helps protect old shipwrecks that sank long ago. It's like an underwater museum, preserving history for everyone to learn from.

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