Palo Alto, Virginia facts for kids
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Palo Alto, Virginia
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 Palo Alto, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Palo Alto, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Highland |
| Elevation | 2,139 ft (652 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497068 |
Palo Alto is a small, unnamed place in Highland County, Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's part of.
Where is Palo Alto?
Palo Alto is located in the beautiful state of Virginia. It sits in Highland County, which is in the western part of the state. This area is known for its mountains and natural beauty.
Location Details
Palo Alto is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) east-northeast of a town called Monterey, Virginia. It is right next to the South Fork South Branch Potomac River. This river is a branch of the famous Potomac River.
Nearby Natural Features
A smaller stream called Spring Run joins the South Fork South Branch Potomac River near Palo Alto. The border between Highland County and Pendleton County, West Virginia is also very close. It's less than half a mile (0.8 km) north of Palo Alto. This shows how close it is to another state.
