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

 

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Architectural Properties

 

 

Dr. Jacob W. Graybill taken circa 1930 title= This photo dated 1919 shows the original Our Lady of Guadalupe church at 507 W. First title= This view of the roundhouse was taken in the mid-1930s and is looking northeast, toward Main Street from the top of the third coal shoot. title= title= Taken circa 1901 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=