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About Newton, MS

Newton is a small county seat in east-central Mississippi, sitting right on Interstate 20 about 40 miles east of Jackson. Highway 15 runs north-south through town, connecting to Philadelphia, while Highway 80 provides an alternate east-west route. The city serves as a convenient I-20 stop for cross-country travelers and regional hub for Newton County's 3,100 residents. The red brick courthouse from 1906 anchors the historic downtown square with its prominent clock tower.

Where is Newton, MS on the map?

Newton, MS is in United States, at 32.330, -89.153 - about 15 km south of Decatur, MS.

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The closest airport to Newton, MS is Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, 44 km (about 34 min by car).

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