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Alton, Texas

Alton is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States.
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Population 18,198

Top Events in Alton History

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1910Government
== History == Alton was founded in 1910 or 1911 by citizens and railroad officials of Alton, Illinois.
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1975Education
Much of Alton was in the Alton Independent School District until January 27, 1975, when that district merged into Mission CISD.
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1989History
On September 21, 1989, the Alton bus crash occurred; a Dr.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 4,384 people, 1,059 households, and 988 families residing in the city.
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2018Education
In 2018 city manager Jorge Arcaute stated that some families moved to Alton specifically to put their children in the Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD schools.

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Historical Timeline

1910Government
== History == Alton was founded in 1910 or 1911 by citizens and railroad officials of Alton, Illinois.
1975Education
Much of Alton was in the Alton Independent School District until January 27, 1975, when that district merged into Mission CISD.
1989History
On September 21, 1989, the Alton bus crash occurred; a Dr.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 4,384 people, 1,059 households, and 988 families residing in the city.
2018Education
In 2018 city manager Jorge Arcaute stated that some families moved to Alton specifically to put their children in the Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD schools.

Did You Know?

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Alton is located in the state of Texas.
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Alton has a population of 18,198 residents.
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The population was 18,198 at the 2020 census.

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