Alta Vista, Missouri

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

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alta Vista, Missouri
↑ "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.
↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 September 2016.

Municipalities and communities of Daviess County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Gallatin

Cities	Coffey Gallatin Gilman City‡ Jamesport Pattonsburg

Villages	Altamont Jameson Lock Springs Winston

Townships	Benton Colfax Grand River Harrison Jackson Jamesport Jefferson Liberty Lincoln Marion Monroe Salem Sheridan Union Washington

CDP	Lake Viking

Unincorporated communities	Alta Vista‡ Bancroft Carlow Civil Bend Mabel Old Pattonsburg

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Municipalities and communities of DeKalb County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Maysville

Cities	Cameron‡ Clarksdale Maysville Osborn‡ Stewartsville Union Star

Villages	Amity Weatherby

Townships	Adams Camden Colfax Dallas Grand River Grant Polk Sherman Washington

Unincorporated communities	Alta Vista‡ Fairport Oak Orchid Santa Rosa Wood

Ghost towns	Bayfield Boxford

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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

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