Newton, KS Homes for Rent

While the history of Newton dates as far back as 1541, when Spanish explorer Coronado investigated the area, the city began to truly take shape through the expansion of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1871, which was primarily used to haul cattle. By 1872, Newton was incorporated as a city and named the county seat of Harvey County, where today, the railroad is still active and runs right through the middle of town. “We get about 40 trains a day, so people are very much used to waiting on them,” says Erin McDaniel, Newton’s Director of Communications, who grew up in the city. “In fact, when we celebrated our 150th anniversary, we made T-shirts that said, ‘Waiting on trains since 1872.’” Though the city of more than 18,000 people, known as Newtonians, may be surrounded by Harvey County’s expansive farmland, its residential landscape, historic downtown and public parks give off a more suburban vibe with small-town connections. "It's quite an interactive area," says Ron Harder, a local Realtor with RE/MAX. "If you go to a coffee shop or a restaurant, people will stop by to talk. People feel a sense of community in Newton." Newton has around 50 houses of worship, most of which are of