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Newstead is the northeasternmost town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was
8,689 at the 2020 census. The name is reportedly derived from Newstead Abbey in England. Newstead is northeast of Buffalo, and its principal community is the village of Akron.

The town was first settled circa 1801. The town of Newstead was established in 1823 as the "Town of Erie" from the eastern part of the town of Clarence. In 1831, the town's name was changed to "Newstead", reportedly on the advice of Abigail Fillmore, who was fond of the poetry of Lord Byron. A fire in the 1870s destroyed town records, leaving little historical information about the town between 1823 and 1870. The discovery of gypsum and the growth of the related cement industry helped promote the area.

Akron – Village located on NY 93, north of NY 5. Akron Airport (9G3) – A general aviation airport on the hilltop east of Akron village. Akron Falls County Park – Located within the village of Akron, along the banks of Murder Creek. The park provides picnicking, walking trails, and some sports fields. Akron Junction – A former location where a defunct railroad line branched. This location is on a hiking/bicycle trail north of Leisurewood Recreational Community. Falkirk – A previous community in Newstead, now absorbed into Akron village. Hawkins Corners – A location now of historical interest only, south of Akron. Leisurewood Recreational Community – A large seasonal community composed of trailers and recreational vehicles, occupied primarily during the summer months. It is southwest of Akron. Murder Creek – A tributary of Tonawanda Creek that flows through the town. The name stems from when an Indian man was killed there. Murrays Corner – A hamlet on NY 5 by the intersection of Crittenden Road, southeast of Akron village. Sand Hill – A small hamlet in the northwest part of the town, consisting of a few residences and a church. The hamlet is by the intersection of Rapids and Crego roads. South Newstead – A location near the border with the town of Alden at the junction of South Newstead and Buckwheat roads. Residences and farms are scattered through the area. Formerly, a post office was located in this area. Swifts Mills – A location of historical interest in the north part of the town, located on Murder Creek. Tonawanda Reservation – A small inhabited part of this Indian reservation is in the eastern part of the town. Several retail establishments sell discount cigarettes and untaxed gasoline.

Newstead and the town of Clarence have constructed several miles of biking and jogging trails that link the towns on a former railroad right of way. The Octagon House in the village of Akron is open to visitors who wish to examine this architectural style. Newstead, because of its vast expanses of open space, has become a popular place for golf course construction.