Newton, Alabama

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The legislature created Dale County in 1824. The county, located in the southeastern part of the state, was named for Gen. Sam Dale, pioneer and Indian fighter. The county seat was located at Dale Courthouse--later renamed Daleville. It moved in 1870 to Ozark.

Today, the rural county has a population of about 50,000, 18 percent black and 79 percent white. Of adults over the age of 25, 74.2 percent have graduated from high school. The county is home to eight elementary schools, four middle schools, five high schools, a technical school and two two-year colleges.

Fort Rucker, an army post and the home of the army's Aviation Museum, is located in Dale County. Other tourist attractions include historic buildings such as Claybank Church and Cemetery, Mizell Mansion and Christmas City. The Oates-Reynolds Memorial Building, originally part of a Baptist College, houses the Newton Public Library and Agriculture Museum.

Principal agricultural products in Dale County include peanuts, cotton and corn. Poultry is the leading commodity in the county, and cattle and other livestock are also raised.

The army is a major employer. Other large employers include Dynacorp Inc., Van Heusen, Tri-Glass Industries, Brown Manufacturing, Dale Medical Center, E & H Steel, Millbrook Distribution and Frit Industries.

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