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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM260R_newton-confederate-memorial-a-war-memorial_Newton-AL.html
In memory of Confederate Veterans and Home Guards in the defense of the Town of Newton, Alabama, near the close of the War Between the States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM260P_the-hanging-of-bill-sketoe_Newton-AL.html
Near this site on Dec. 3, 1864 Bill Sketoe, a Methodist minister was hanged by Newton Home Guards who thought that he was a traitor to the Confederacy. In truth, Mr. Sketoe had served 3 years in the Confederate army and had come home on leav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HXF_baptist-collegiate-institute_Newton-AL.html
Organized in 1898 under the Christian leadership of A. W. Tate and Newton Baptist Church. The property was later given to the Baptists of southeast Alabama, adopted by nine Baptist Associations. In 1907 Baptist State Convention agreed to accept th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CW2_newton_Newton-AL.html
NewtonTown on the Hill - 1843 Newton was hub of Dale County activities from 1843 until 1870. During War Between the States (1861-1865), Newton was center of recruiting, including the Home Guards. In March 1865, local militia repulsed attack by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM182R_the-block-house-river-port-fort-ferry_Newton-AL.html
(Front):The Block House1814The first public structure in what later became Dale County was erected one mile east of this marker at the confluence of the East and West Choctawhatchee Rivers. Called the Block House, it was built of logs by a conting…
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