Downtown Newton
Downtown Newton

 

HISTORIC NEWTON

Downtown Driving Tour

Welcome to the Historic Newton Driving Tours! Each of the three routes explores a unique aspect of Newton’s history, from architecture to Mennonite heritage to the railroad and its connection to the Mexican-American heritage and the Chisholm Trail.

 

Here, you’ll find expanded histories on the featured sites as well as photos and information about the Newton community today. Enjoy the drive!

Select Your Route

route one

Mexican/Railroad/Chisholm Trail Properties

 

route one

Mennonite Heritage/Bethel College Properties

 

route one

Architectural Properties

 

 

Customers eat in the Harvey House in Newton’s depot in 1957, shortly before the official closing of the restaurant title= title= Four young women are pictured wearing Harvey Girls uniforms in front of the Newton Arcade building, circa 1925. title= title= Smoke billows from an engine setting in front of the Santa Fe Depot, circa 1890. title= This marker recognizes the history of the Chisholm Trail. It is located near the Bethel College Administration Building. title=