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Alta Vista, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°54′33″N 94°12′19″W / 39.90917°N 94.20528°W / 39.90917; -94.20528
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Alta Vista is an unincorporated community in Daviess and DeKalb counties, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alta Vista, Missouri
  2. ^ "Daviess County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 September 2016.

39°54′33″N 94°12′19″W / 39.90917°N 94.20528°W / 39.90917; -94.20528