Originally a stop on the Old San Antonio Road, Alto is tomato-growing center in the redland belt. The name Alto is derived from the Spanish word for "high," being the highest point between the Angelina and Neches rivers.
The grave of Helena Kimble Dill, believed by many to be the mother of the first Anglo child born in Texas (1804) is here. (Jane Long, of Galveston, often is credited as mother of Texas' first Anglo child in 1821.)
Exceptional scenery of forested hills and streams lies along U.S. 69, Texas 21 (El Camino Real)
Alto, TX Scenic DrivesNearest entrance southwest 6 miles on Texas 21
Alto, TX National ForestsA chief archaeological site in Texas. Park includes two ceremonial and one burial mound, visitor center with exhibits, interpretive trail. Two ceremonial mounds of 300 by 350
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22-acre garden is nation's largest rose showcase, featuring 38,000 rose bushes representing nearly 500 varieties. Roses are a...
Graves date from 1837. Several interesting monuments; four signers of Texas Declaration of Independence, including Thomas J. ...
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