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Miscellaneous References and MentionsWhile our initial data about Alton came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Alton in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter. We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Alton. We hope that they will be useful to you. Alton is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1> From that list: The Alton post office opened in 1884 and had closed by 1974. Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Alton: Rand McNally Map of West Virginia (1911)
SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont
Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Alton. See our Misc Page for Alton for more information. Off-the-Road Links ...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 West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/ Footnotes ...
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