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Alton
Alton may refer to: People *Alton (given name) * Alton (surname) Places Australia * Alton National Park, Queensland * Alton, Queensland, a town in the Shire of Balonne Canada *Alton, Ontario * Alton, Nova Scotia New Zealand * Alton, New Zealand, in Taranaki United Kingdom * Alton, Derbyshire, England *Alton, Hampshire, England ** Alton Abbey **Alton College * Alton, Leicestershire, England *Alton, Staffordshire, England **Alton Castle, presently a Catholic youth retreat centre **Alton Towers, theme park, formerly a country estate Alton Mansion *Alton, Wiltshire, England, a civil parish * Alton, a hamlet in Figheldean parish, Wiltshire *Alton Estate, Roehampton, Greater London, England *Alton Water, a manmade reservoir in Suffolk United States * Alton, Alabama, an unincorporated community *Alton, California, an unincorporated community *Alton, Florida, an unincorporated community *Alton, Illinois, a city *Alton, Indiana, a town *Alton, Iowa, a city *Alton, Kansas, a city *Alto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Kansas
Alton is a city in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 100. History Alton was founded in 1870 as Bull City and was named in honor of Hiram C. Bull. It was renamed Alton in 1885, after the city of Alton, Illinois because female residents didn't like the former name. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate Alton has a humid continental (''Dfa'') climate typical for the central Great Plains. Summers are hot and often very humid, with heavy rain from thunderstorms not uncommon, whilst tornadoes are a frequent hazard and are often followed by heavy rainfall. Winter weather varies greatly from warm or even hot weather due to chinook winds to extreme cold when a North American High with very cold air moves southwards from Canada. The coldest temperature recorded in Alton was on December 23, 1989. One of the highest recorded temperatures in American histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Missouri
Alton is a city and the county seat of Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 707 at the 2020 census. History Alton was platted in 1859. The city was named after Alton, Illinois. A post office has been in operation in Alton since 1860. Alton was incorporated as a city in 1929. Greer Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 871 people, 352 households, and 213 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 406 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.64% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.69% Native American, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.38% of the population. There were 352 households, of which 32.7% had children under th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Iowa
Alton is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States, along the Floyd River. The population was 1,248 at the 2020 census. History Alton was originally called East Orange, and under the latter name was laid out in 1875 when the railroad was extended to that point. East Orange was renamed Alton in 1882. Alton was incorporated as a city in 1883. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 1,248 people, 477 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density was 656.1 inhabitants per square mile (253.3/km2). There were 526 housing units at an average density of 276.5 per square mile (106.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 6.5% o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Hampshire
Alton ( ) is a market town and civil parish in East Hampshire, England, near the source of the northern branch of the River Wey. It had a population of 19,425 at the 2021 census. Alton was recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086 as ''Aoltone''. During the Saxon period Alton was known as ''Aweltun''. The Battle of Alton occurred in the town during the English Civil War. It also has connections with Sweet Fanny Adams and Jane Austen. History Early history The Alton Hoard of Iron Age coins and jewellery found in the vicinity of the town in 1996 is now in the British Museum. There is evidence of a Roman posting station at Neatham near Alton, probably called Vindomis, and a ford (crossing), ford across the River Wey on the line of a Roman road that ran from Chichester to Silchester. An Anglo-Saxon settlement was established in the area and a 7th-century cemetery was discovered during building excavations. It contained grave goods including the ''Alton Buckle'' which is on displa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton Towers
Alton Towers Resort ( ) (often shortened to Alton Towers) is a theme park and resort complex in Staffordshire, England, near the village of Alton, Staffordshire, Alton. The park is operated by Merlin Entertainments, Merlin Entertainments Group and incorporates a theme park, water park, Miniature golf, mini golf and Hotel, hotel complex. Originally a private estate of the Earl of Shrewsbury, Earls of Shrewsbury, Alton Towers' grounds were opened to the public in 1860 to raise funds. In the 1970s, a few rides were added and some of the themed areas were developed. Inspired by Disneyland, it was transformed into a theme park in 1980 with the installation of its first roller coaster and several new rides. The park has many attractions such as Congo River Rapids (Alton Towers), Congo River Rapids, Nemesis Reborn, The Smiler and Wicker Man (roller coaster), Wicker Man. It operates a total of ten roller coasters and offers a range of accommodation and lodging options alongside the theme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton Water
Alton Water (or Alton Reservoir) is a manmade reservoir located on the Shotley peninsula. It is the largest in Suffolk, with a perimeter of over . Construction Due to a shortage of water in the Ipswich area in the 1960s, a list of twenty potential sites for reservoirs was made, with Alton being the chosen site. The land was mainly farmland, but was also home to a mill and Alton Hall. The mill was dismantled and reconstructed at the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket. Construction and the filling with water took 13 years to complete. Alton Reservoir was opened in 1987 and is fed from the River Gipping and bore holes on the north side of the River Orwell. The pumping station and treatment works below the dam is capable of treating up to of water a day. Between 85% and 95% of the water goes to Ipswich and Felixstowe via the Wherstead reservoir and the Orwell Bridge with the remainder fed to the villages of the Shotley Peninsula and south Suffolk. Uses Other uses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton (given Name)
Alton ( , ) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy * Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver * Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality * Alton Brown (baseball), Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher * Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player * Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer * Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician * Alton W. Knappenberger (1923–2008), U.S. Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II * Alton Lennon (1906–1986), U.S. Senator and Congressman from North Carolina * Alton Lister (born 1958), American former National Basketball Association player * Alton H. Maddox Jr. (1945–2023), American lawyer * Alton Mason (born 1997), American fashion model * Alton McCaskill (born 2003), American football player * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton Estate
The Alton Estate is a very large council estate situated in Roehampton, southwest London. One of the largest council estates in the UK, it occupies an extensive area of land west of Roehampton village and runs between the Roehampton Lane through-road and Richmond Park Golf Courses. Designed by a London County Council design team led by Rosemary Stjernstedt, the estate is known for its mix of low and high-rise modernist architecture consisting of Alton East (1958) styled in a subtle Scandinavian-influenced vernacular and its slightly later counterpart: Alton West (1959). At Highcliffe Drive on Alton West the LCC essentially retained the Georgian landscape and placed within it five ultra-modern slab blocks: Binley, Winchfield, Dunbridge, Charcot and Denmead Houses (all grade II* listed buildings), inspired by Le Corbusier's Unité d'habitation. Overall, the estate, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, has over 13,000 residents, making it one of the largest in the Unit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota
Alton Township ( ) is a township in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 645 at the 2000 census. Alton Township was organized in 1866, and named after Alton, Illinois. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.78%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 645 people, 173 households, and 130 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 178 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 89.77% White, 7.75% African American, 1.55% Native American, 0.47% Asian, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population. There were 173 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.4% of all households ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Maine
Alton is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 829 at the 2020 census. The community is named after an Alton in England. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Alton is located on State Highway 16, approximately 18 miles north of Bangor and adjacent to Old Town. It is west of Interstate 95. Although Alton is an independent municipality, it does not have its own ZIP code or post office. Alton mailing addresses are assigned to Old Town's ZIP code, while the nearest post offices by road are in Old Town and Hudson. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 347 households, and 240 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 385 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 1.3% Native ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Kentucky
Alton is an unincorporated community located in Anderson County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office is closed. The community was originally known as Rough and Ready after the nickname of United States President Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was an American military officer and politician who was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Taylor was a career officer in the United States .... The town was incorporated under this name in 1850. References Unincorporated communities in Anderson County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{AndersonCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alton, Indiana
Alton is a town in Boone Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29 at the 2020 census. History Alton was founded in 1838. Alton was called Nebraska in its early years. The Nebraska post office opened in 1847, and was renamed Alton in 1860. The post office in Alton was finally discontinued in 1965. Geography According to the 2010 census, Alton has a total area of , of which (or 89.47%) is land and (or 10.53%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the 2010 census, there were 55 people, 25 households, and 19 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 55 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.4% White and 3.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population. There were 25 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
