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Newton Township, Shannon County, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°20′49″N 91°26′30″W / 37.3469°N 91.4417°W / 37.3469; -91.4417
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Newton Township is an inactive township in Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Newton Township was erected in 1842, and named after Joab Newton, a pioneer citizen.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newton Township, Shannon County, Missouri
  2. ^ "Shannon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.

37°20′49″N 91°26′30″W / 37.3469°N 91.4417°W / 37.3469; -91.4417