Altonah, Utah facts for kids
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Altonah, Utah
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 Altonah, Utah
Location in Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Duchesne |
| Settled | 1906 |
| Elevation | 6,673 ft (2,034 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
84002
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| GNIS feature ID | 1425097 |
Altonah (also called Altona) is a small community in Duchesne County, Utah, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government.
About Altonah
Altonah is located within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. You can find it by taking local roads north of State Route 87. It's also north of the city of Duchesne, which is the main town for Duchesne County.
The community sits at the southern base of the beautiful Uinta Mountains. It is quite high up, with an elevation of about 6,673 feet (2,034 meters) above sea level. Even though Altonah is not a city, it has its own post office. The ZIP code for Altonah is 84002.
History of Altonah
Altonah was first settled in 1906. When it was first established, it had a different name: Alexander. A few years later, in 1912, the community was officially renamed Altonah.
