Afton facts for kids
Afton is a name you'll find in many different places around the world! It's often used for towns, villages, rivers, and even parks. When a name like "Afton" refers to several different things, it's called a "disambiguation." This article will help you learn about some of the places named Afton.
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Where is Afton?
The name Afton appears in many countries, especially in places where English is spoken. It's quite common in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Often, these places are named after a local river called Afton, or sometimes after people.
Afton in the United States
The United States has many towns, villages, and even townships named Afton. A township is a small area of land, often with its own local government. You can find places called Afton in many different states, from California to New York.
Afton Towns and Villages
Some of the towns and villages named Afton include:
- Afton, Iowa
- Afton, Minnesota
- Afton, New York (which has both a town and a village named Afton)
- Afton, Oklahoma
- Afton, Virginia
- Afton, Wyoming
Afton Townships
There are also several townships named Afton, which are smaller local areas. These include:
- Afton Township, Arkansas
- Afton Township, Iowa
- Afton Township, Illinois
- Afton Township, Kansas
- Afton Township, North Dakota
- Afton Township, South Dakota
Afton State Park
- Afton State Park, Minnesota is a beautiful park located along the St. Croix River. It's a great place for hiking, camping, and enjoying nature.
Afton in Canada
Canada also has places named Afton.
- Afton River (Nova Scotia) is a river located in the province of Nova Scotia.
- Afton, Prince Edward Island is a community on Prince Edward Island, a beautiful island province.
Afton in the United Kingdom
The name Afton is also found in the United Kingdom, especially in Scotland.
- River Afton is a river in Ayrshire, Scotland. Many places might be named after this river.
- Glen Afton is a valley in Ayrshire, Scotland, likely named after the river.
- Afton Reservoir is a large artificial lake, also in Ayrshire, Scotland. It helps supply water to the area.
- Afton, Isle of Wight is a small area on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England.
See also
In Spanish: Afton para niños
