Historical Marker

Newton

Route 206 entering Newton from the south. · Newton from the south · Sussex

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Sussex County seat of justice was moved here from Johnsonburg in 1765. The county was named after an English Shire.

Location

AddressRoute 206 entering Newton from the south.
CityNewton from the south
CountySussex
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.147720, -74.717140

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