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In Texas, Jasper and Newton counties are adjacent.
In Indiana, Jasper and Newton counties are adjacent.
In Georgia, Jasper and Newton counties are adjacent.
In Missouri, Jasper and Newton counties are adjacent.
In Mississippi, Jasper and Newton counties are adjacent.
In Iowa, Newton is the county seat of Jasper County.
In Illinois, Newton is the county seat of Jasper County.
In Arkansas, Jasper is the county seat of Newton County.