Alto, Louisiana

Unincorporated community in Louisiana, U.S.

Unincorporated community in Louisiana, United States
32°21′28″N 91°51′35″W / 32.35778°N 91.85972°W / 32.35778; -91.85972CountryUnited StatesStateLouisianaParishRichlandTime zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
71269
Area code318GNIS feature ID532147 [1]

Alto is an unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States. The Vickers House, an 1870 Greek Revival building, is on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

Etymology

Alto was likely named due to its lofty elevation.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alto, Louisiana
  2. ^ State of Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's National Register staff (February 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Vickers House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 4, 2024. With accompanying 10 photos from 1986
  3. ^ Leeper, Clare D'Artois (October 19, 2012). Louisiana Place Names: Popular, Unusual, and Forgotten Stories of Towns, Cities, Plantations, Bayous, and Even Some Cemeteries. LSU Press. p. 15. ISBN 978-0-8071-4740-5.
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Parish seat: Rayville
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