Clifton facts for kids
Clifton is a name you might hear in many different places around the world! It's a very common name for towns, cities, and neighborhoods. The name often comes from old English words meaning "settlement on a cliff" or "town by a slope."
Because so many places share this name, "Clifton" can refer to many different things. This page helps you understand what "Clifton" might mean depending on where you hear it.
Places Named Clifton
Many towns, cities, and areas are called Clifton. You can find them on almost every continent!
Clifton in Australia
Australia has several places named Clifton.
- Clifton, Queensland: This is a town located south of Toowoomba.
- Clifton Beach, Queensland: A coastal area in Queensland.
- Clifton Hill, Victoria: A suburb that is part of the big city of Melbourne.
Clifton in Canada
Canada also has its share of Cliftons.
- Clifton, Nova Scotia: A community in the province of Nova Scotia.
- Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls: A famous street in Niagara Falls, Ontario, known for its fun attractions.
Clifton in England
England, where the name likely originated, has many Cliftons.
- Clifton, Bristol: A well-known district in the city of Bristol, famous for its Clifton Suspension Bridge.
- Clifton, Cumbria: A small village near Penrith.
- Clifton, Nottingham: An area within the city of Nottingham.
- Clifton, York: A suburb of the historic city of York.
Clifton in New Zealand
New Zealand also features places named Clifton.
- Clifton, Canterbury: A suburb of the city of Christchurch.
- Clifton, Hawke's Bay: A town located in the Hawke's Bay region.
Clifton in Pakistan
Pakistan has a notable Clifton.
- Clifton, Karachi: A large and important neighborhood in the city of Karachi. It also has a famous beach, Clifton Beach, Karachi.
Clifton in the United States
The United States has many places named Clifton, spread across different states.
- Clifton, Arizona: A town located in Greenlee County.
- Clifton, Illinois: A village in Iroquois County.
- Clifton, Kansas: A city in Kansas.
- Clifton, New Jersey: A city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- Clifton, Staten Island: A neighborhood in the New York City borough of Staten Island.
- Clifton, Ohio: A village found in both Clark and Greene counties.
- Clifton, Tennessee: A city in Wayne County.
- Clifton, Texas: A city in Bosque County.
- Clifton, Virginia: A town in Fairfax County.
Historic Sites in the U.S.
Some places named Clifton are also important historic sites, often old homes or estates.
- Clifton (Davenport, Iowa)
- Clifton (Hamilton, Virginia)
- Clifton (Lexington, Virginia)
Clifton in Other Countries
You can find Cliftons in other parts of the world too.
- Clifton, County Cavan: A place in Ireland.
- Clifton, Cape Town: A beautiful suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, known for its beaches.
Other Meanings of Clifton
Besides places, "Clifton" can also refer to other things.
- Clifton (comics): This is the name of a popular Franco-Belgian comics series about a detective.
- Clifton (NJT station): A train station in New Jersey, USA.
- SS Clifton: This was the name of a steamship that sadly sank in 1924.
- USS Clifton: This name has been used for several ships in the United States Navy.
See also
- Clifton Hall (disambiguation)
- Clifton Hotel (disambiguation)
- Clifton railway station (disambiguation)
- Clifton School (disambiguation)
