Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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 Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Newton (community), Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53063
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570264 |
Newton is an unincorporated community located in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. Newton is located along Interstate 43 near Exit 144, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east-northeast of Cleveland. Newton has a post office with ZIP code 53063.
History
The first post office in Newton was called Timothy, and was established in 1882. It was renamed Newton in 1930. The present name of the community is for John Newton, an officer of the American Revolutionary War.
In 2021, the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary was established in the waters of Lake Michigan off Newton.
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