Newton County, Indiana

Newton County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, 14,244 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Kentland.[2]

Newton County
U.S. county
Newton County Courthouse in Kentland
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°57′N 87°24′W
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedDecember 8, 1869
Named forSgt. John Newton
SeatKentland
Largest townKentland
Area
 • Total403.44 sq mi (1,044.9 km2)
 • Land401.76 sq mi (1,040.6 km2)
 • Water1.68 sq mi (4.4 km2)  0.42%%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total14,244
 • Density35/sq mi (13.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.newtoncountyin.com
 
  • Indiana county number 56
  • Second county in Indiana to bear this name
  • Youngest county in Indiana

References
  1. "Newton County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
  2. "Find a County – Newton County, IN". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
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