Newton County Map, Indiana
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Newton County, Indiana
Located in northwest Indiana, Newton County is about as flat as they come. It’s pure prairie country, with corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon.
Kentland, the county seat, is a small town with a big sky overhead. The Kankakee River forms the county’s northern border, offering some of the best fishing in the state.
This county has the Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair and the Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area. You won’t find any big cities in Newton County, just small towns.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Newton County |
| County Seat | Kentland |
| Population | 14,000 (estimated) |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Kentland, Morocco, Goodland, Brook, Lake Village, Mount Ayr, Roselawn, Sumava Resorts |
| Interstates and Highways | I-65, US-24, US-41, IN-10, IN-14, IN-16, IN-55 |
| FIPS Code | 18-111 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 404 square miles (Land: 401 sq mi, Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lake County (North), Jasper County (East), Benton County (South), Iroquois County, Illinois (West), Kankakee County, Illinois (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.9706° N, 87.3963° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Newton, a hero of the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Kankakee Sands Nature Preserve, Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area, Newton County Courthouse |
| Website | Newton County Website |
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