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Newton

Iowa, United States · North America

About Newton

Newton sits on the route: 20 minutes from Baxter, 42km from Knoxville Raceway.

Newton is a town located in Iowa, United States. With a population of 15,125, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Newton sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Newton to your route.

About Newton

The First Avenue East Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Newton, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. At the time it was studied for the City of Newton it contained 30 resources, which included 20 contributing buildings and 10

Read more non-contributing buildings. The district is mainly a residential area made up of single-family houses and their outbuildings. It is immediately adjacent to the Newton Downtown Historic District to the west. Many of the homes in the district were built by locally prominent businessmen, especially those involved with the washing machine industry, as well as bankers, and merchants; many of which contributed to the development of the City of Newton. There are many examples of high-style architecture popular when the houses were built in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. The most visible style in the district, however, is the two-story American Foursquare. There are also bungalows. In addition to houses, there are several commercial buildings in the district, two of which, Jasper County Farm Bureau (1952) and Yes Way Gas Station (1968) are contributing properties. The August H. Bergman House is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and four others have been deemed to be individually eligible.

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Where is Newton located?

Newton is located in Iowa, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.6997 latitude, -93.0480 longitude.

What is the population of Newton?

Newton has a population of approximately 15,125 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
15,125
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Iowa
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.6997, -93.0480

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Newton

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Knoxville Raceway

A half-mile dirt oval in small-town Iowa billed as the Sprint Car Capital of the World, hosting the Knoxville Nationals each August alongside the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame next door.

42 km · about 50 min drive

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