Alta Vista, Missouri Explained

Alta Vista is an unincorporated community in Daviess and DeKalb counties, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

The community sits on a ridge above and east of Grindstone Creek. Missouri Route 6 passes through the location. Weatherby is two miles to the west along route 6.[1]

History

Alto Vista was laid out in 1865, and named for its lofty elevation.[2] A post office called Alta Vista was established in 1865, and remained in operation until 1905.[3]

References

39.9092°N -94.2053°W

Notes and References

  1. Weatherby, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1983
  2. Web site: Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 26 September 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070446/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_daviess.html . 24 June 2016 .
  3. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 September 2016.

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