Newton County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Newton County Courthouse
Newton County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 18, 1980. It was among the first 2 of Covington’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its economics, law, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 32 other Georgia listings. It was listed as part of Georgia County Courthouses TR.
What it isCourthouse in Georgia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Courthouse Sq., Covington · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Newton County CourthouseStart here
- 2Floyd Street Historic DistrictNeo-Classical · 0.3 mi on
- 3
Covington Historic DistrictGreek Revival · 0.2 mi on
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Newton County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Newton County Courthouse
Is Newton County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 1980 (Register number 80001216).
Is Newton County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Newton County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Newton County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93206552 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.