Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Terra Alta came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Terra Alta in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Terra Alta. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Terra Alta:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map of West Virginia (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Road Map for West Virginia (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Terra Alta in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Terra Alta for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Terra Alta. See our Misc Page for Terra Alta for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Terra Alta:

The following route mentioned Terra Alta as a scheduled stop:

The Metropolitan: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Metropolitan (train schedule from 1969). The Metropolitan travelled between Washington (DC) and Cincinnati (OH)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Terra Alta. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/