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.)
Nearest 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
Alto, TX Historic SitesExceptional scenery of forested hills and streams lies along U.S. 69, Texas 21 (El Camino Real)
Alto, TX Scenic DrivesOn part of one downtown block, actually about 1.2 acres, once stood greatest concentration of oil wells in the world producin...
Many Forest Service Roads in Sabine National Forest offer exceptional scenery. One excellent route is to Shelbyville via Texa...
Part old-fashioned general store, part museum, this establishment offers a wide variety of merchandise as well as nostalgia. ...
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Unique amphitheater is located in natural crater that is 60 feet deep and 300 yards in diameter. Legend has it that crater wa...