Newton, MS

united states

Newton is a small county seat in east-central Mississippi, sitting right on Interstate 20 about 40 miles east of Jackson. Highway 15 runs north-south through town, connecting to Philadelphia, while Highway 80 provides an alternate east-west route. The city serves as a convenient I-20 stop for cross-country travelers and regional hub for Newton County's 3,100 residents. The red brick courthouse from 1906 anchors the historic downtown square with its prominent clock tower.