Notorious Newton: the first Saloon & the First Well

In 1871, 4th & Main was the site of Newton's first saloon run by Henry Lovett, others soon popped up with names like "The Mint", "Alamo" and "Bull's Head" along Main street. At one point in the summer of 1871 Newton had an estimated twenty-seven saloons. By 1873, the number of saloons had diminished to six.

Newton's Water Supply

A good water supply was essential and the first two wells dug in Newton in the summer of 1871 was located at the intersection of 5th & Main. There actually is a marker in the street at the intersection of 5th & Main to indicate the location (wait for a long train to go look).

This also is the original location of town the Wishing Well Water fountain, which today is located at 8th & Main.

(Kristine Schmucker)