East Eau Claire was the original name (Oct. 1881) for Altoona, Wisconsin. Name changed to Altoona in Oct. 1882 to avoid confusion with nearby Eau Claire railway station.

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[Source: Hagen, Gerald A. A History of Altoona. (Altoona Printing, Inc., Altoona, WI. 1987.)Hagen, Gerald A. A History of Altoona. Altoona Printing, Inc., Altoona, WI. 1987.]