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

 

 

This photo shows the Santa Fe Engine 1880 being moved onto East Broadway and into the display area at Military Park. A temporary track extension was built to move the engine into the park. title= These photos show the Mennonite Settler statue and the tile base, which recognizes the contributions of Mennonite Settlers and Turkey Red Wheat title= title= These photos taken in 1900 show the Bethel Administration Building title= This postcard from 1940 shows the north face of the Santa Fe Depot title= Samuel A. Brown was the Newton agent for Wells Fargo. This photo of the men and dog outside of the Wells Fargo office was taken in April 1912. title=