Alton

Alton is an unincorporated community in the Canadian province of , located in Colchester County. Originally named Polly Bog, the name was changed in 1880.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Also known as: “Alton, Nova Scotia”

Alton

Latitude
45.19583° or 45° 11′ 45″ north
Longitude
-63.30597° or 63° 18′ 22″ west
Elevation
34 metres (112 feet)
Open location code
87QR5MWV+8J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6239039698
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
5884255
Wiki­data ID
Q4736856
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Scottish Gaelic—“Alton” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Alton, Nova Scotia”
  • Irish: “Alton”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Alton, Alba Nuadh”
  • Scottish Gaelic: “Alton”

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