NEWTON COUNTY
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
 

In 1962, a group of local and county residents formed the Newton County Historical Survey Committee. With a dynamic vision for local history preservation, these people were dedicated to providing their community with a center that housed historical documents, artifacts and genealogy records for further generations to enjoy. In 1974, the name of the Committee was changed to the Newton County Historical Commission. In 1988, the Commission formed the History Center and moved into the present location at the Civic Center.

The medallions at right show the 38 consecutive Distinguished Service Awards presented to the Newton County Historical Commission from the Texas Historical Commission.

The History Center houses thousands of historical and governmental records as well as a vast collection of museum artifacts and displays.  Assistance is available.  Many documents have been copied to CD's for quick and easy retrieval.  Files include Newton Co. History, Family Files, Card Catalogues, Newspapers which are indexed on computer, Obituaries and Commission Scrapbooks.  Extensive files also housed include information and history pertaining to Cemeteries, Communities, Churches, Civic Organizations

Newton County Historical Commission
History Center ~ Museums ~Genealogy Library
 213 Court Street
Newton, Texas 75966
409-379-2109
 

History Center Museum & Genealogy Library
8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday (Except County Holidays

Historic Powell Hotel Museum
Courthouse Square
313 Rusk Street
409-379-5527
chamber@newton-texas.com
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30 - 3:00 (Closed 12-1 For Lunch)

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2011
NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION OFFICERS

CHAIR - Pam Wright
pam@history-newtoncotx.com

1st VICE CHAIR – John Jefferson

2nd VICE CHAIR – Ben Lindsey

SECRETARY – Francis Simmons

TREASURER - Sam Collins
 

COMMISSION MEMBERS

Melba Canty - Newspaper Photography, Special Projects

Frances Simmons - In-House Publications

Melba Canty - Newspaper Preservation

Sam Collins

Gadelle Todd

Betty Simmons

Golda Davis - Courthouse Book, Special Project

Mary Elizabeth Fortenberry - Historical Markers Director

Ed Gallagher - Deweyville Swing Bridge, Special Project

Betty "Titter" Hogan - Ford College / Powell Hotel Museum Director

John Jefferson - Commission Properties

Sherrie Leach - Heritage Education Director

Ben Lindsey & Frances Simmons - Cemetery Book Publishing Committee

Burnett Low - Cemetery Division

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Dean Armstrong
Ray Armstrong

Gay Lynn Baldwin
Peggy Brooks
Debbie Bishop
David Carnley
Fran Coker
Carolyn Dennard
Ruth Dickerson

Larry Gerald
Deneice Gerald
Harold Hogan
Donna Hughes

Kathy Knighton
Jonnie Miller
Joan McBride
Weldon McDaniel

Misty Spacek
Earl Stivender

DEEP EAST TEXAS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Al Zachery, President

PAULINE HINES HERITAGE MUSEUM
Bobby Tilley

 

OWN A PIECE OF NEWTON COUNTY HISTORY !

ORIGINAL 1903 COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRICKS FOR SALE

Certificate of Authentication Included
$5.00 each + SH
TO ORDER CALL: 409-379-2109

LUNCH AT THE POWELL HOTEL
November - February
Tuesdays ONLY
Homemade Soup, Homemade Cornbread, Homemade Desserts, Brewed Tea

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For Private Parties and Meetings in the Powell Hotel
Contact: “Titter” Hogan
409-379-8435