Newton Junction, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newton Junction, New Hampshire
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Newton Junction Baptist Church
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 Newton Junction, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Newton Junction, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Town | Newton |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03859
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 868735 |
Newton Junction is a small community in the town of Newton, New Hampshire. It is not a separate town itself. This area is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States.
Newton Junction is found in the western part of Newton. It sits between the main area of Newton to the east and South Kingston to the west.
Trains and Travel
A train line called the Downeaster goes through Newton Junction. This train is run by Amtrak. However, the train does not stop in Newton Junction.
If you wanted to catch the Downeaster, you would need to go to a nearby station. The closest stations are in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to the south, and Exeter, New Hampshire, to the north.
Old Railroad Tracks
Long ago, another train line used to run from Newton Junction. It was called the West Amesbury Branch Railroad. This line went southeast from Newton Junction all the way to Merrimac, Massachusetts.
Mail and ZIP Codes
Even though Newton Junction is not a town, it has its own special address for mail. People can use "Newton Junction" as a valid address. This is used for mail that goes to post office boxes in the 03859 ZIP code area of Newton.
