Altona, Missouri
Altona is an unincorporated community in Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Altona was platted in 1860, and named after Altoona, Pennsylvania, the native home of a first settler.[2] A post office called Altona was established in 1868, and remained in operation until 1920.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altona, Missouri
- ↑ "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
Coordinates: 38°23′59″N 94°14′06″W / 38.39972°N 94.23500°W
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