Alto, Washington
Alto is an extinct town in Columbia County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Alto was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alto, Washington
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 6.
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Coordinates: 46°23′11″N 118°06′42″W / 46.38639°N 118.11167°W
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