The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Alton was first settled by Lorenzo Wesley Roundy in 1865 and was originally called "Roundys Station". Roundy's family was forced to leave due to conflicts with the local indigenous tribes. The community was later called "Graham", after Graham Duncan McDonald, a local pioneer. Over the years, many names have been discussed, but a consensus could not be reached. In 1912, a drawing was held at a community event to determine the community's name. Charles R. Pugh, who had been reading about the Alton Fjord in Norway, suggested the name, and it was pulled from the hat by a two-year-old child.
Dustin Cox currently serves as Alton's Mayor and has been in the position for some time. He will likely run unopposed in the town's next election.
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Start Alton’s collection
The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Alton’s history is told.
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2000
Nothing in Alton is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Alton has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Dixon, Maynard, and Edith Hamlin House and Studio in Orderville, 14.5 miles away.
Alton and the nearest listed places
Closest to Alton
Dixon, Maynard, and Edith Hamlin House and StudioOrderville · Rustic14.5mi
Mt. Carmel School and ChurchOrderville · Building15.1mi
Rainbow Point Comfort Station and Overlook ShelterCannonville · Building15.2miRiggs Spring Fire TrailCannonville · Built 193615.3miUnder-the-Rim TrailTropic · Structure18.7miHow a place gets listed
Then & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.