Terra Alta, Administrative town in Preston County, West Virginia, US
Terra Alta is a small administrative town located in Preston County, West Virginia, in the eastern part of the state. It sits at a high elevation and functions as a local center for the surrounding rural community with basic municipal services and buildings.
The settlement was founded in the 1850s under the name Portland and later changed its designation. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brought a station to the area, which helped the community grow.
The town maintains two structures on the National Register of Historic Places: the James S. Lakin House and the Terra Alta Bank building.
The municipal building and local bank offices are located at the heart of the town for residents and visitors. Walking is the easiest way to get around since everything is within a reasonable distance.
The name comes from Latin words meaning high land, a reference to its geographical position. The town sits at one of the highest elevations in Preston County.
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