Alta, Indiana
| Alta | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Vermillion County's location in Indiana | |
  Alta Location in Vermillion County | |
| Coordinates: 39°46′20″N 87°23′12″W / 39.77222°N 87.38667°WCoordinates: 39°46′20″N 87°23′12″W / 39.77222°N 87.38667°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Vermillion County |
| Township | Helt Township |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47854 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0430118[1] |
Alta is an unincorporated community in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States.
History
The town was laid out in 1871. The name probably refers to "elevation".[2]
Geography
Alta is located half a mile west of the Wabash River.
References
- ↑ "Alta". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L.; Marvin Carmony (1975). Indiana Place Names. Indiana University Press. p. 3. ISBN 0-253-14167-2.
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