Newton, California

Newtown
Unincorporated community
Newtown Show map of California Newtown Show map of the US Location in California
Coordinates: 39°15′10″N 121°06′12″W / 39.25278°N 121.10333°W / 39.25278; -121.10333Coordinates: 39°15′10″N 121°06′12″W / 39.25278°N 121.10333°W / 39.25278; -121.10333
Country	United States
State	California
County	Nevada County
Elevation	2,113 ft (644 m)

Newtown (formerly, Sailor Flat,Newton and Sailors Flat) is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It lies at an elevation of 2113 feet (644 m). Newtown is located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Nevada City.

Sailors discovered gold there, whence the name Sailors Flat.

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