Originally known as Gaines Crossroads, the town established its first post office in 1815. Shortly after the death of Abner Gaines in 1840, the town was renamed Walton. It 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.

The town cemetery, founded by the First Baptist Church of Walton is located north of downtown.

• Browse photographs from Walton
• 1883 Walton City Map
• 150th Anniversary, City of Walton, 1840-1990
• 2009 Walton, Kentucky Walking Tour

• All Saints Catholic Church
• Boone House
• Gaines Tavern
• South Main Street Historic District.
• George Stamler Hotel
• Percival Hotel
• Phoenix Hotel
• Skirmish at Snow's Pond
• Walton Graded School
• Walton Opera House
• Walton United Methodist Church
• Zion Baptist Church
• Towns in Boone County