Different cultures and traditions have been combined under the clear skies of Alto in Cherokee County which is located 50 miles away from Tyler and close to 100 miles away from Southeast Montgomery. With a median household income of almost $19450, this municipality was known as Branchtown and it is the homeland of Davy Crockett National Forest. This town of approximately 1200 has almost 2 square miles of extension elevated 435 feet above sea level with a population density of almost 710 people per square mile. Construction, educational services, and health care industries support the economy in this territory served by the Rusk State Hospital located in Rusk City.

Judge RE Christiansen