Alto, Washington facts for kids

Alto was once a small community in Columbia County, located in the state of Washington in the United States. Today, it's considered a "ghost town," meaning it's a place where people used to live and work, but now very few or no people remain. The GNIS, which is a system that keeps track of place names, lists Alto as a former populated area.

A Look at Alto's Past

Alto was established a long time ago. A post office, which was a very important part of any community back then, opened in Alto in 1882. This post office served the people living there for over 20 years. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1903.

Why Was it Called Alto?

The name "Alto" was chosen for a simple reason: its location. "Alto" is a word that means "high" or "tall." The community was named this because it was built on high ground or at a high elevation.