Alton | |
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Coordinates: 38°5′20″N 84°56′6″W / 38.08889°N 84.93500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Anderson |
Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
Population (
2000) | |
• Total | 200 |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 485900 [1] |
Alton is an unincorporated community located in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office [2] is closed.
The community was originally known as Rough and Ready after the nickname of United States President Zachary Taylor. [3] The town was incorporated under this name in 1850. [4]
Alton | |
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Coordinates: 38°5′20″N 84°56′6″W / 38.08889°N 84.93500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Anderson |
Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
Population (
2000) | |
• Total | 200 |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 485900 [1] |
Alton is an unincorporated community located in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office [2] is closed.
The community was originally known as Rough and Ready after the nickname of United States President Zachary Taylor. [3] The town was incorporated under this name in 1850. [4]