Altamont, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Altamont
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
 Altamont
Location in California
Altamont
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
Altamont is an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California. It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Livermore, at an elevation of 741 feet (226 m) in the Altamont Pass. Originally called The Summit, the name was changed to Altamont when the Central Pacific Railroad arrived in 1869.
History
Altamont is derived from its former name Alta Monte (Spanish for "High Mountain"). The community was also briefly known as The Summit.
A post office operated at Altamont from 1872 to 1955.
See also
In Spanish: Altamont (California) para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Altamont, California Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.