Description: |
Quakers settled in the area of West Newton as early as 1819, but the town was not platted until 1851. It was first called Easton and then Newton, before it was renamed West Newton by the postmaster to distinguish it from another town in Indiana. |
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Origin: | 1910 |
Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/P0391/id/1218 |
Collection: |
Postcards of Indiana the Jay Small Collection |
Copyright: |
Use must be accompanied with the attribution: Indiana Historical Society. |
Geography: |
Indiana Marion West Newton |
Subjects: |
Marion County (Ind.) High school buildings High schools Schools Playgrounds |
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