Alta, Indiana facts for kids
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Alta, Indiana
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Vermillion County's location in Indiana
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 Alta, Indiana
Location in Vermillion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Helt |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47854
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430118 |
Alta is an unincorporated community in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The town was laid out in 1871. The name probably refers to "elevation".
Geography
Alta is located half a mile west of the Wabash River and about half a mile south of the town of Hillsdale, around the intersection of county roads 775 South and 400 East. A north-south CSX railroad line runs just east of Alta.
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