Terra Alta is a town in eastern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,415 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Morgantown metropolitan area.
| Name: | Terra Alta town |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 43 |
| LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
| State: | West Virginia |
| County: | Preston County |
| Elevation: | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Total Area: | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,415 |
| Population Density: | 1,265.82/sq mi (488.64/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 26764 |
| Area code: | 304 |
| FIPS code: | 5479708 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 1547983 |
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History
Terra Alta was originally called Portland, and under the latter name had its start in the 1850s. The present name Terra Alta is derived from Latin meaning “high land”. According to the 1876 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad map, Terra Alta had a railroad station called Cranberry Station.
The town is home to the James S. Lakin House and Terra Alta Bank, each listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Geography
Terra Alta is located at 39°26′40″N 79°32′38″W / 39.44444°N 79.54389°W / 39.44444; -79.54389 (39.444343, -79.544002).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Terra Alta has a humid continental climate, abbreviated “Dfb” on climate maps.
See also
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