Newton County Map, Missouri
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Newton County, Missouri
Newton County is in the southwest corner of the state, right where the Ozarks start to show their stuff. The county’s got a mix of rolling hills and flat prairies that’ll make you want to take a long drive.
Locals are pretty proud of their connection to George Washington Carver. He grew up here and they’ve got a national monument to prove it.
Fishing is big in these parts, with Shoal Creek offering some prime spots. It’s got a decent population, hovering around 60,000 folks. If you’re into nature, you’ll love Fort Crowder Conservation Area.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Newton County |
| County Seat | Neosho |
| Population | Approximately 59,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Neosho, Joplin (part), Seneca, Granby, Diamond, Stella, Fairview, Newtonia, Ritchey |
| Interstates and Highways | I-49, US 60, MO 59, MO 86 |
| FIPS Code | 29-145 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 627 square miles (Land: 625 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jasper County (North), Lawrence County (Northeast), Barry County (Southeast), McDonald County (South), Ottawa County, Oklahoma (West), Cherokee County, Kansas (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.8721° N, 94.3791° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Newton, an officer in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | George Washington Carver National Monument, Neosho National Fish Hatchery, Newton County Historical Park |
| Website | Newton County Website |
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