Alton, Rhode Island
Alton: Situated in Washington County within southwestern Rhode Island, this small census-designated place straddles the municipal boundary between the towns of Hopkinton and Richmond.
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Quick Facts about Alton
| State | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4376,-71.7173 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:30:12 (6th November 2026) |
Geography
Alton is located at 41°26'15"N 71°43'2"W (41.4376000, -71.7172900).
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alton, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217484 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston (RI) | 02881 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alton, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Alton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River Junction Post Office | Wood River Junction (RI) | 02894 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Alton, Illinois city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 26,049 people.
- Alton, Texas city in Texas. with a population of 18,785 people.
- Alton, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire (United States). with a population of 5,364 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown | 26,278 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Westerly | 22,328 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett | 15,309 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Hopkinton | 8,095 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Charlestown | 7,836 | Neighborhood (former town) of Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Exeter | 6,531 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Narragansett Pier | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Hope Valley | 1,612 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Ashaway | 1,485 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Rhode Island |
| New Shoreham | 1,029 | Town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States |