The Newton House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was constructed circa 1849. Located in El Dorado, Arkansas the Newton House is a Greek Revival style house that offers a glimpse into the rich history of southern Arkansas. The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society (formerly known as the South Arkansas Historical Foundation) purchased the Newton House in 1977. The SAHPS Mission is to "...share the history of South Arkansas by collecting and preserving stories, genealogies, documents, artifacts from past generations and to promote the history of South Arkansas through events, printed material and new technologies."