Alto, Louisiana

Alto is an unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1]

History

Alto was likely named from its lofty elevation.[2]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alto, Louisiana
  2. ↑ Leeper, Clare D'Artois (19 October 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.

Coordinates: 32°21′28″N 91°51′35″W / 32.35778°N 91.85972°W / 32.35778; -91.85972


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