Newton Stewart, Indiana
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Newton Stewart is an unincorporated community in
Orange County Orange County most commonly refers to: *Orange County, California, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area Orange County may also refer to: U.S. counties *Orange County, Florida, containing Orlando *Orange County, Indiana *Orange County, New ...
, in the U.S. state of Indiana.


History

Newton Stewart was platted in 1839 by William and Henry Stewart. According to
Ronald L. Baker Ronald L. Baker (June 30, 1937 – June 1, 2023) was an American folklorist, historian, scholar of literature and onomastics, educator, and author. Life and career Ronald Lee Baker was born June 30, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He earned his ...
, the community's name may also allude to Newton Stewart, in Scotland. A post office was established at Newton Stewart in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.


References

Unincorporated communities in Orange County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{OrangeCountyIN-geo-stub