Alto, Washington

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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]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alto, Washington
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 6.

Coordinates: 46°23′11″N118°06′42″W / 46.38639°N 118.11167°W / 46.38639; -118.11167


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