Alton, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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Alton (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°5′20″N 84°56′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyAnderson
Elevation
840 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
200
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID485900[1]
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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]

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