Alton, Kentucky

Alton is an unincorporated community located in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office [2] is closed.

Alton
Alton
Location within the state of Kentucky
Alton
Alton (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°5′20″N 84°56′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyAnderson
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total200
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID485900[1]

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]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alton, Kentucky
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alton KY post office
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1996). The WPA Guide to Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky. p. 282. ISBN 0813108659. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  4. Rennick, Charles (1984). Kentucky Place Names. Lexington, KY: University Press of Kentucky. p. 5.


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