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| − | Altus is | + | '''Altus''' is an Arkansas town known best for its wineries. The town is in [[Franklin County]] and has a population of 817 people. |
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| + | An interesting non-winery related fact is Altus was the town in which season 1 of the critically acclaimed FOX reality show [[The Simple Life]], which starred Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie while they stayed with a local family for a month. The premiere for the show was watched by 13 million people, providing a stat for those who are ready to bemoan the loss of American taste. | ||
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The Altus area is home to four wineries: [[Post Familie Vineyard and Winery]], [[Wiederkehr Wine Cellars]], [[Mount Bethel Winery]], and [[Chateau Aux Arc ]]. | The Altus area is home to four wineries: [[Post Familie Vineyard and Winery]], [[Wiederkehr Wine Cellars]], [[Mount Bethel Winery]], and [[Chateau Aux Arc ]]. | ||
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Each of these places offer free tours and a variety of other tourist attractions. The wineries can be traced back to the 1870s when German-Swiss immigrants settled in the area and began to grow grapes. The Arkansas River Valley has great natural potential for grape growing due to its mountains, valleys, and well-draining sandy soil. | Each of these places offer free tours and a variety of other tourist attractions. The wineries can be traced back to the 1870s when German-Swiss immigrants settled in the area and began to grow grapes. The Arkansas River Valley has great natural potential for grape growing due to its mountains, valleys, and well-draining sandy soil. | ||
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| + | ====Education==== | ||
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| + | Altus is served by the [[Ozark School District]]. The average ACT score in the Ozark School District is 22.3 and the district spends $7702 per student. | ||
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Revision as of 14:09, 22 April 2011
Altus is an Arkansas town known best for its wineries. The town is in Franklin County and has a population of 817 people.
An interesting non-winery related fact is Altus was the town in which season 1 of the critically acclaimed FOX reality show The Simple Life, which starred Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie while they stayed with a local family for a month. The premiere for the show was watched by 13 million people, providing a stat for those who are ready to bemoan the loss of American taste.
Wineries
The Altus area is home to four wineries: Post Familie Vineyard and Winery, Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, Mount Bethel Winery, and Chateau Aux Arc .
Each of these places offer free tours and a variety of other tourist attractions. The wineries can be traced back to the 1870s when German-Swiss immigrants settled in the area and began to grow grapes. The Arkansas River Valley has great natural potential for grape growing due to its mountains, valleys, and well-draining sandy soil.
Education
Altus is served by the Ozark School District. The average ACT score in the Ozark School District is 22.3 and the district spends $7702 per student.
