Newton Stewart is an unincorporated community in Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

Newton Stewart was platted in 1839 by William and Henry Stewart.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community's name may also allude to Newton Stewart, in Scotland.[3] A post office was established at Newton Stewart in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newton Stewart, Indiana
  2. ^ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. p. 499.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 242. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and Netwon Stewart is a Scottish place name.
  4. ^ "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2015.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_Stewart,_Indiana
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