Newton County
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NEWTON COUNTY. This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 24, 1821, is named for Sergeant John Newton, Revolutionary soldier ' companion of Sergeant Jasper for whom Jasper County is named. The County Site is named for Gen. Covington. G.C. Adams, County School Commissioner, in 1893 inaugurated the first free transportation for public school pupils in the nation.
He later founded the first 4-H Club. Nearby is located the famous Methodist College, Emory at Oxford, chartered in 1836, named for Bishop John Emory and now a part of Emory University. 107-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954
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More markers in Newton
Blue Star Memorial Highway historical marker (Newton County)
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY.
The Capture of Covington
Covington, GA
The Capture of Covington.
City Hall
Covington, GA
City Hall. In 1958, the school building, so well loved by so many, was demolished and replaced by long needed municipal building.
Confederate Dead & Hospitals
Covington, GA
CONFEDERATE DEAD & HOSPITALS.
Covington City School
Covington, GA
Covington City School 1889-1957.