Walton (Ky.)
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Title
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Walton (Ky.)
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Alternate name
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Gaines Crossroads (Ky.)
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Description
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Walton is one of the oldest settlements in Boone County, and grew to be the largest town in the county in the late 19th century, due to the Covington-Lexington Turnpike and the advent of the railroads. With the move to interstate travel, Florence has overtaken Walton as the largest town.
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The town cemetery, founded by the First Baptist Church of Walton is located north of downtown.
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Before date
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1815
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Identifier
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USGS GNIS Feature ID: 509314
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Latitude
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38.86859534
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Longitude
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-84.61338462
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Target coordinates
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707235.344 m
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4304652.959 m
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All Saints Catholic Church (Walton, Ky.) |
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Walton Graded School (Walton, Ky.) |
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