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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Alton (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Alton. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Alton is located in Crawford County.

To see how the shape of Indiana's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Crawford County: Dubois, Harrison, Orange, Perry, Washington & Meade (KY).

Below are the counties that are near Alton. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Alton:

  • Crawford County     (The home county of Alton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Fredonia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
      • Fredonia is located in Crawford County
    • Beechwood
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Crawford County
    • Jericho
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jericho
      • Jericho is located in Crawford County
    • Leavenworth
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Sulphur
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sulphur
      • Sulphur is located in Crawford County
    • Carefree
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carefree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carefree
      • Carefree is located in Crawford County
    • West Fork
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Fork
      • West Fork is located in Crawford County
    • Grantsburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsburg
      • Grantsburg is located in Crawford County
    • Pilot Knob
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Knob
      • Pilot Knob is located in Crawford County
    • English
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for English have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for English
      • English is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 627 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for English <1>
    • Taswell
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Marengo
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marengo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marengo
      • Marengo is located in Crawford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 808 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marengo <1>
    • Eckerty
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Dubois County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Birdseye
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Kyana
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyana
      • Kyana is located in Dubois County
    • Schnellville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Schnellville
      • Schnellville is located in Dubois County
    • Saint Anthony
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Ferdinand
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferdinand have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferdinand
      • Ferdinand is located in Dubois County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,253 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferdinand <1>
    • Celestine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Celestine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Celestine
      • Celestine is located in Dubois County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Celestine <1>
    • Norton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norton
      • Norton is located in Dubois County
    • Dubois
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubois have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubois
      • Dubois is located in Dubois County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dubois <1>
  • Floyd County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Georgetown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Greenville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenville
      • Greenville is located in Floyd County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenville <1>
    • Galena
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena
      • Galena is located in Floyd County
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • New Amsterdam
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Amsterdam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Amsterdam
      • New Amsterdam is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
    • Valley City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley City
      • Valley City is located in Harrison County
    • Glidas
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glidas
      • Glidas is located in Harrison County
    • Mauckport
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mauckport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mauckport
      • Mauckport is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 85 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mauckport <1>
    • Central
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central
      • Central is located in Harrison County
    • Corydon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
    • Frenchtown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchtown
      • Frenchtown is located in Harrison County
    • Dogwood
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood
      • Dogwood is located in Harrison County
    • Depauw
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Depauw
      • Depauw is located in Harrison County
    • Laconia
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Ramsey
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey
      • Ramsey is located in Harrison County
    • New Middletown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Middletown
      • New Middletown is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 87 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Middletown <1>
    • Corydon Junction
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corydon Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corydon Junction
      • Corydon Junction is located in Harrison County
  • Orange County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Youngs Creek
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngs Creek
      • Youngs Creek is located in Orange County
    • Chambersburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chambersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambersburg
      • Chambersburg is located in Orange County
    • Trotter Crossing
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trotter Crossing
      • Trotter Crossing is located in Orange County
    • Paoli
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paoli have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paoli
      • Paoli is located in Orange County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,604 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paoli <1>
  • Perry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Magnet
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnet
      • Magnet is located in Perry County
    • Derby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
      • Derby is located in Perry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Derby <1>
    • Leopold
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
    • Branchville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branchville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branchville
      • Branchville is located in Perry County
    • Saint Croix
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Croix have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Croix
      • Saint Croix is located in Perry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Croix <1>
    • Gerald
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerald
      • Gerald is located in Perry County
    • Apalona
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apalona
      • Apalona is located in Perry County
    • Rome
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome
      • Rome is located in Perry County
    • Lilly Dale
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lilly Dale
      • Lilly Dale is located in Perry County
    • Ranger
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranger have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranger
      • Ranger is located in Perry County
    • Sassafras
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
      • Sassafras is located in Perry County
    • Bristow
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bristow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bristow
      • Bristow is located in Perry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bristow <1>
    • Tell City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tell City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tell City
      • Tell City is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,179 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tell City <1>
  • Spencer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Saint Meinrad
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Meinrad have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Meinrad
      • Saint Meinrad is located in Spencer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Meinrad <1>
    • Fulda
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fulda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
      • Fulda is located in Spencer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulda <1>
    • Evanston
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evanston
      • Evanston is located in Spencer County
    • Lamar
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamar
      • Lamar is located in Spencer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lamar <1>
    • Santa Claus
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Mariah Hill
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariah Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariah Hill
      • Mariah Hill is located in Spencer County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mariah Hill <1>
    • Clay City
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay City
      • Clay City is located in Spencer County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Hardinsburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
    • Fredericksburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fredericksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredericksburg
      • Fredericksburg is located in Washington County
      • Estimated population in 2013: 84 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fredericksburg <1>
    • Livonia
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livonia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livonia
      • Livonia is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
  • Breckinridge County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Ammons
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ammons
      • Ammons is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • Raymond
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
      • Raymond is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • Union Star
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Star have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Star
      • Union Star is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • Stephensport
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stephensport
      • Stephensport is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • Webster
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster
      • Webster is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • Irvington
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,192 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <1>
    • Garfield
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
      • Garfield is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • Hardinsburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Cloverport
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverport
      • Cloverport is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,151 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloverport <1>
    • Harned
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harned have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harned
      • Harned is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harned <1>
    • Custer
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
    • Buras
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buras have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buras
      • Buras is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
    • McQuady
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McQuady
      • McQuady is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
  • Bullitt County (KY)
    • Cupio
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cupio
      • Cupio is located in Bullitt County (KY)
  • Hancock County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Hawesville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
    • Patesville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Patesville
      • Patesville is located in Hancock County (KY)
    • Lewisport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Hardin County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • West Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
    • Rose Terrace
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Terrace
      • Rose Terrace is located in Hardin County (KY)
    • Prichard Place
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prichard Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prichard Place
      • Prichard Place is located in Hardin County (KY)
  • Jefferson County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Kosmosdale
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kosmosdale
      • Kosmosdale is located in Jefferson County (KY)
    • Valley Station
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Station
      • Valley Station is located in Jefferson County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley Station <1>
    • Pleasure Ridge Park
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasure Ridge Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasure Ridge Park
      • Pleasure Ridge Park is located in Jefferson County (KY)
  • Meade County (KY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.
    • Roberta
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberta
      • Roberta is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Wolf Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
      • Wolf Creek is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Concordia
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concordia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concordia
      • Concordia is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Cedar Flat
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Flat have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flat
      • Cedar Flat is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Andyville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andyville
      • Andyville is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Rhodelia
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodelia
      • Rhodelia is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Battletown
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battletown
      • Battletown is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Cold Springs
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cold Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cold Springs
      • Cold Springs is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Liberty
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
      • Liberty is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Lodale
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodale
      • Lodale is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Payneville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Payneville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payneville
      • Payneville is located in Meade County (KY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Payneville <1>
    • Sirocco
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sirocco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sirocco
      • Sirocco is located in Meade County (KY)
    • Brandenburg
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandenburg
      • Brandenburg is located in Meade County (KY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,879 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brandenburg <1>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Alton, see our County-by-County Page for Alton.

Newspapers Published in Alton ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 83 newspapers that have been published in the area around Alton.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Alton, there are papers which were published within 22 miles [35.4 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Alton.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first visit the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Alton:

Cemeteries Near Alton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Alton.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Alton covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.

  • Orchard Hill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Orchard Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Orchard Hill Cemetery
  • Owens Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Owens Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Owens Cemetery
  • Sheckell Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sheckell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sheckell Cemetery
  • Birds Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Birds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Birds Cemetery
  • Riddle Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riddle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riddle Cemetery
  • Stephenson Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stephenson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stephenson Cemetery
  • Barr Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barr Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barr Cemetery
  • Old Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Chapel Cemetery
  • Chism Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Chism Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Chism Cemetery
  • Jeffries Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jeffries Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jeffries Cemetery
  • Luxenburger Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Luxenburger Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Luxenburger Cemetery
  • German Ridge Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the German Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the German Ridge Cemetery
  • Continue List   (334 more) ...
    • Sprinkle Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sprinkle Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sprinkle Cemetery
    • Wiseman Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Crown Hill Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Crown Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Crown Hill Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Alton had a population of 277 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service. In 2020, Alton had a population of 54 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Alton, with the one closest to Alton listed first.

  • Wolf Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
    • Wolf Creek is located in Meade County (KY)
  • Cape Sandy
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cape Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape Sandy
    • Cape Sandy is located in Crawford County
  • Concordia
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Concordia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Concordia
    • Concordia is located in Meade County (KY)
  • Fredonia
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
    • Fredonia is located in Crawford County
  • Dexter
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dexter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dexter
    • Dexter is located in Perry County
  • Oriole
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oriole have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oriole
    • Oriole is located in Perry County
  • Mount Pleasant
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Perry County
  • Andyville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andyville
    • Andyville is located in Meade County (KY)
  • Leavenworth
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
  • Mooleyville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooleyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooleyville
    • Mooleyville is located in Breckinridge County (KY)
  • Rhodelia
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhodelia
    • Rhodelia is located in Meade County (KY)
  • Battletown
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battletown
    • Battletown is located in Meade County (KY)
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • New Amsterdam
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Amsterdam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Amsterdam
      • New Amsterdam is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 28 people
    • Derby
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby
      • Derby is located in Perry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Derby <1>
    • Magnolia
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Crawford County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Alton. See our List of 1890's Communities around Alton.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Alton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Alton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1223, Longitude: -86.4196    
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Alton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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