41°26′15″N 71°43′02″W / 41.43750°N 71.71722°W
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Alton is a small village of about 250 residents within the town of Richmond, Rhode Island. It is located about one hour south of Providence, the state's capital. The village is primarily residential, with no retail stores. Alton is located at a crossing of the Wood River and is 5 miles from the Pawcatuck River.