Newton, Alabama
Newton is a town of 1,329 people in Dale County, Alabama, founded in 1843.
Why visit Newton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Oates-Reynolds Memorial Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Newton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newton
Newton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newton had a population of 1,607. Once the county seat of Dale County, Newton lost this distinction to nearby Ozark in 1870, and is now a small farming community. It incorporated in 1887.
From the Wikipedia article Newton, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Oates-Reynolds Memorial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Pinckard Lunch Box
Fast food · Burger, American, Sandwich · 3.0 mi
1201 E Highway 134, Pinckard
Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00
Churches and places of worship5
Greater Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
History
Newton was founded in 1843 after the formation of Coffee County from Dale County's western half, which rendered the original county seat of Daleville off-center. The town was a scene for Confederate recruiting during the Civil War, and was the site of a battle in March 1865 between local Home Guard troops and elements of the 1st Florida Cavalry (US) operating out of Florida. The Federals were led by Joseph Sanders, a Dale County resident who had previously been a captain in the 31st Georgia Infantry, but had later switched sides and joined the Federals. Seeking to burn the county courthouse, the attackers were repulsed when local troops ambushed their column as they entered the town. This event is commemorated by a monument located in downtown Newton, and by annual re-enactments.
From the History section of Newton, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Newton
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 43°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 87°F | 64°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 6.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 57°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dothan Rgnl Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dale County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-05: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Midland City 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Ozark 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Daleville 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Level Plains 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Dothan 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Headland 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Enterprise 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Kinsey 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Hartford 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Cowarts 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Newton, Ecjmartin1, Public domain
- ISS048-E-24993 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-100741 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-109394 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-54070 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-50571 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-109393 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-33275 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-53808 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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