Alton, Utah
(Settled in 1865)
Settlers left during conflicts with Native Americans and returned in 1878. Named for its altitude. Formerly called Graham, probably for a pioneer family.
Community Facts
- County: Kane
- Coordinates: 37.4378, -112.4827
- Elevation: 7,041 ft.
- Population: 118 (40 households)
Gardening Info
- Hardiness Zone: 6a
- Annual Precipitation: 19.0 in.
1991-2020 precipitation normals
Sources
- Location and elevation: USGS
- Founding and name: Adapted from Origins of Utah Place Names
- Population and households: 2020 Census
- Hardiness zone: USDA
- Annual precipitation: PRISM
Nearby Communities
- Long Valley Junction
- Glendale
- Orderville
- Hatch
- Hillsdale
- Bryce Canyon
- Cannonville
- Tropic
- Panguitch(county seat)
- Brian Head
- Kanab(county seat)
- Henrieville
by Beehive Guide. Updated Oct. 19, 2026.