Newton Stewart, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Newton Stewart, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Newton Stewart
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Orange
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.375°N -86.625°W
Elevation Ft:673
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47432
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:452173

Newton Stewart is an unincorporated community in Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Newton Stewart was platted in 1839 by William and Henry Stewart.[1] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community's name may also allude to Newton Stewart, in Scotland.[2] A post office was established at Newton Stewart in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. 1884. Higginson Book Company. 499.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 242. ...and Netwon Stewart is a Scottish place name..
  3. Web site: Orange County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 September 2015.