NEWTON

Population 1,884

Altitude 190

General

Selected as site for new seat of Newton County in 1853. Today a commercial center for lumbering, livestock, oil and farming.

SYLVAN NATURE TRAIL-A Texas Forestry Association Woodlands Trail, the hiking path meanders through dogwood filled area for about one and a quarter miles. Many species of forest trees are identified by signs. Four miles southeast on U.S. 190 opposite highway roadside park.
WILD AZALEA CANYONS TRAIL-A pocket wilderness featuring growth of wild azaleas (most spectacular in March) and other native flowering plants. Scenic rock cliffs. Five miles north on Texas 87; 10 miles east on F.M. 1414 (not shown on most maps).