Burkeville, TX, United States
First Courthouse of Newton County. County organized in 1846; Seat of Justice not established until two years later by public subscription. A building was erected here in 1848 on land donated by John R. Burke for whom the town received its name. Newton became the county seat in 1853. #11144
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