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housed the Jacoby Furniture Store for nearly 100 years. The JAC is a regional arts center, serving 17 counties throughout south central Illinois, providing a public art gallery, art classes in a variety of media for adults and children, strong performing arts programming including a monthly live music performance, and an outlet to the literary arts, through such programs as the "Poetry Out Loud" high school-level competition and support of the Alton Writers Guild.
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touring historic areas, and gambling aboard the Argosy Casino. Other Greater Alton attractions include Alton Marina; nine golf courses, including Spencer T. Olin, the only Arnold Palmer-designed and -managed course in Illinois or the St. Louis Metropolitan area; fine dining and night life; and a large selection of bed-and-breakfasts and guest houses.
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First Unitarian Church located at 110 E. Third Street, was built upon the foundation of St. Matthew's Catholic Church which had previously burned in the 1850s, is one of Alton's most popular ghost hunting sites in the city. The church is supposedly haunted by former pastor Philip Mercer who committed
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enrollment stands at 6,480; the average number of teaching years in the district is 13.5; the high school graduation rate is 97.7%; the elementary pupil-teacher ratio is 18.9; and the secondary pupil-teacher ratio is 22.3. The Alton High School has an award-winning math team and music program. Alton
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of 2000, there were 30,496 people, 12,518 households, and 7,648 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,949.3 inhabitants per square mile (752.6/km). There were 13,894 housing units at an average density of 888.1 per square mile (342.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 72.3%
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established major steel manufacturing operations in the town. Local industry also includes Cope Plastics and Hanley Industries. Alton was home to once-thriving, now defunct, industries such as the Owens-Illinois Glass Bottle Works and Alton Box Board Company (a maker of all types of cardboard boxes
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 31,213, and the median income for a family was $ 37,910. Males had a median income of $ 33,083 versus $ 22,485 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,817. About 14.7% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty
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Alton is also home to the Alton Symphony Orchestra (ASO). As of 2011, the ASO was in its 66th season, and is considered one of the premier community orchestras in the Midwest. Musicians range from young adults in their teens to senior citizens. It holds four regular season concerts, a stylish pops
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in the Mississippi River. Late that summer they had realized something was troubling their wood and mesh traps. Concluding that it was a fish, they built a strong wire trap and baited it with chicken guts. The next morning, they caught the 5-foot 84-pound shark, which they displayed in the Calhoun
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mob while he tried to protect his Alton-based press from being destroyed for the third time. He had moved from St. Louis because of opposition there. He had printed many abolitionist tracts and distributed them throughout the area. When one of the mob made a move to set the old warehouse on fire,
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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as the world's tallest man at 8 feet 11.1 inches tall, 2.72 m, is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in the area known as Upper Alton. The earth over his grave was raised so visitors can compare its length to other graves. A memorial to him, including a life-sized statue and a replica of his chair,
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Alton is home to the Jacoby Arts Center (JAC) (formerly the Madison County Arts Council), a not-for-profit organization that supports local arts and art education and is partially funded by the Illinois Arts Council. It is located on Broadway between Henry and Ridge Streets in the building that
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There were 12,518 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had
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and railroad tracks were constructed in the 19th and 20th centuries to store and ship the area's grains and produce. Brick commercial buildings are spread throughout downtown. Once the site of several brick factories, Alton has an unusually high number of streets still paved in brick. The lower
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Restructuring in the industry in the mid-20th century led Alton to create a new future. It has facilities for corporate and vacation retreats and it has transitioned into a popular tourist destination. Alton's location and historical heritage make it a popular destination for antique shopping,
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Founded in 1934 as a community theater, the Alton Little Theater continues to produce a full season of dramatic and comedic plays and musicals. Its all-volunteer members bring quality theater productions to Alton in an intimate setting. The Alton high schools all offer theatrical productions
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Some visitors come to explore the natural environment of the area. A designated bikeway extends for miles north of town along the Mississippi River and below the limestone bluffs; its relatively flat grade and passage through tree-shaded areas makes it an easy ride for families. During the
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epidemic of 1863–1864, an estimated 1500–2200 men died. A Confederate mass grave on the north side of Alton holds many of the dead from the epidemic and a memorial marks the site. Often when Confederate prisoners escaped, they tried to cross the Mississippi River back to the slave state of
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spoke at the hotel on behalf of the Liberty Loan committee. The hotel closed in 1971 and became an outlet mall in 1978 and has been in operation ever since. It is also considered to be one of the most haunted places in the city, drawing ghosts hunters from all around the U.S.
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Lovejoy, armed with only a pistol, went outside to try to stop him. The pro-slavery man shot him dead (with a shotgun, five rounds through the midsection). The mob stormed the warehouse and threw Lovejoy's printing press into the Mississippi. Lovejoy thus became the first
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The Alton Middle School is housed in the old Alton High School complex. Alton Middle School serves grades 6–8. The school is made up of three buildings: the main building, annex, and Olin Building. The Main building is the oldest. It is of architectural interest for its
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On January 28, 2010, Illinois was selected for a $ 1.2 billion federal award to bring high-speed passenger rail service to Illinois by 2015–2017. Alton has been selected as a station stop on a line running from St. Louis to Chicago, and opened on September 13, 2017.
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Alton also has internet-based resource, Riverbender.com. Named for the local bend in the Mississippi River, Riverbender is a portal serving local and national news, sports, obits, classifieds, and events. In 2007 it was the first company to broadcast the
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The Franklin House, later known as the Lincoln Hotel, and now the Lincoln Lofts. Lincoln dined here and may have stayed overnight when in Alton for his seventh debate with Stephen Douglas on October 15, 1858. Statues of Lincoln and Douglas mark
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levels of Alton are subject to floods, many of which have inundated the historic downtown area. The dates of different flood levels are marked on the large grain silos, part of the Ardent Mills, near the Argosy Casino at the waterfront. The
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Although Alton once was growing faster than the nearby city of St. Louis, a coalition of St. Louis businessmen planned to build a competing town to stop Alton's expansion and bring business to St. Louis. The resulting town was
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with its high water levels caused severe damage to the city. Alton's water supply was cut off due to flooding, and townspeople had to be supplied with bottled water for more than three weeks. Many local businesses, including
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According to the 2010 census, Alton has a total area of 16.736 square miles (43.35 km), of which 15.47 square miles (40.07 km) (or 92.44%) is land and 1.266 square miles (3.28 km) (or 7.56%) is water.
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Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
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The school system has a student program for 1st through 8th grades, covering the Middle School. This program gives participating students access to wider knowledge as well as special projects.
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Marquette, Jacques. Journal. The Jesuit Relations: Natives and Missionaries in Seventeenth-Century North America. Allan Greer, ed. Bedford/St. Martin's: Boston, New york, p. 205.
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debate in October 1858. The former state penitentiary in Alton was used during the Civil War to hold up to 12,000 Confederate prisoners of war. Also, the tallest man in history,
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ordered Lyon (by that time in acting command) to evacuate the majority of the arms to Illinois. 21,000 guns were secretly evacuated to Alton on the evening of April 29, 1861.
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The Mineral Springs Hotel, located at 301 East Broadway, was opened in 1914 due to the natural spring located on the property. During its heyday, in 1918, Hollywood actress
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It is famous for its limestone bluffs along the river north of the city, as the former location of the state penitentiary, and for its role preceding and during the
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World War II saw a group of seven brothers join the military and variously became decorated veterans. Among these were Millard Glen Gray, who was decorated by
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for thousands of years before the 19th-century founding by European Americans of the modern city. Historic accounts indicate occupation of this area by the
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Audubon Center at Riverlands on the south side of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, includes a small museum and is a well-known spot for birding enthusiasts.
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Alton Children's Theater, founded in 1958 by Solveig Sullivan, has provided live theater for children through the years. The plays are now held at
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Shell, Ryan; Gardner, Nicholas (2021). "Movement of the bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) in the upper Mississippi River Basin, North America".
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Locally owned Big Z Media operates Radio Station WBGZ 1570AM and 107.1FM and Music Radio Station 94.3FM. In 2022, Big Z Media acquired
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someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.02.
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concert, and a children's concert; the symphony offers performances to entertain and educate diverse sectors of the community.
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suicide on November 20, 1934, within the church. It was also a popular stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.
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Alton Riverfront Amphitheater in Alton's Riverfront Park, has views of the Mississippi River, Clark Bridge and Alton Marina.
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merges the flight paths of the Mississippi, Illinois, and Missouri rivers. Also adjacent to the Audubon Center is the
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of Alton under three bishops (1857 to 1923). In 1923 the cathedral seat of the diocese was moved from Alton to
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A monument to 1354 Confederate soldiers who died in the Alton prison, at the North Alton Confederate Cemetery.
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Alton won the Small Business Revolution: Main Street contest and got a $ 100,000 boost to its community.
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St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church; more than 150 years old, it served as the Cathedral of the
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of the Constitution, to permanently end slavery throughout the Union. Alton resident and US Senator
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would cross the river to seek shelter in Alton, and proceed to safer places through stations of the
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within a few blocks of the river remains, it once extended nearly to "Church Hill". During the
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In the late 19th and 20th centuries, Alton became a town of heavy industry and manufacturing.
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In 1954, the city of Alton was named as one of three finalists for the location of the new
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to the Missouri shore. Alton is located amid the confluence of three navigable rivers: the
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A Mississippi Diary: From St Paul, Minnesota to Alton, Illinois, October 1894 to May 1895
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bluffs and feed on fish in the river. It is the area of the Meeting of the Great Rivers
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is the new public school, complete with a three-court gymnasium and six tennis courts.
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North Alton Confederate Cemetery, 635 Rozier Street, North Alton, Madison County, IL
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The massive Lovejoy monument, dedicated to free speech and the abolition of slavery
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from office. The State of Missouri's neutrality was tested in a conflict over the
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painting, reproduction of original on the face of a cliff north-west of the city.
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is located in an area of floodplain and wetlands on the west side of the river.
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provides coverage of local news, as well as sports and relevant national news.
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provides bus service in the city with hubs downtown and at the Amtrak station.
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line, including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
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The National Great Rivers Museum is located at the new Lock and Dam No. 26, or
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bird painted on a cliff face nearby. The image was described in 1673 by French
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at the time of European contact. Earlier native settlement is demonstrated by
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Climate data for Alton, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1943–present)
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alton, Illinois
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to attack the Arsenal and capture its 39,000 small arms, Secretary of War
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Fifty Years of Excellence: Building Leaders of Character for the Nation,
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U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)
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runs along the Alton riverfront. A monument and observatory tower,
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and built in 1902 and 1903. It has been the private residence of
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Tide Without Turning: Elijah P. Lovejoy and Freedom of the Press
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from 1879 to 1971. The Shurtleff campus is now the site of the
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The Great River Road in Illinois north of Alton, looking south
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The cliffside reproduction of the American Indian mural, the
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route. Hidden in a notch of the cliff is the tiny village of
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Many blocks of housing in Alton were built in the Victorian
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seasons, Alton is a destination for birdwatchers along the
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The 1867:Alton, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition 4839: 4552: 3988:"Semi-Centennial Lincoln Douglas Debate Opens" 3700: 3607: 3371:Steven A. Simon, "A Half-Century of History", 7441: 6628: 6081: 5479: 4825: 4538: 4519:", 14 photos, 2 photo caption pages 3307:"Researchers affirm two bull shark sightings" 2365:, four-time mayor of Alton and state senator. 797:Sisters of St Francis of the Martyr St George 584:is considered the worst of the last century. 89:Location of Alton in Madison County, Illinois 7123:South Central Illinois Mass Transit District 5270:South Central Illinois Mass Transit District 3812: 3752: 3643: 3625: 3355:"Two of Alton's seven war hero brothers die" 3330: 7455: 6194:Map of Illinois highlighting Madison County 3933:"Elijah Parrish Lovejoy Shaft, (Sculpture)" 3905: 3738:"Your Vision, Our Quality, One Partnership" 3479: 3462: 2406:Meeting of the Rivers National Scenic Byway 746:in Illinois was built in Alton. While only 7448: 7434: 6635: 6621: 6088: 6074: 5486: 5472: 4832: 4818: 4545: 4531: 3539:"Station: Alton–Melvin Prince L&D, IL" 2465:, named after the French explorer, Father 856:The original bridge connecting Alton with 788:stands on College Avenue, across from the 7309:Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 5417:Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 4135:"New Mineral Springs owner has big plans" 3234:"CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Alton (Illinois)" 2869:, inventor, industrialist, philanthropist 2794:, Broadway, Film, TV, Dance and Recording 2713:, technology executive, author and judoka 3842:. Illinois Department of Transportation. 3735: 3708:"Company Overview of Cope Plastics, Inc" 3081:Alton Township, Madison County, Illinois 3017:tallest known person in recorded history 2725:, Illinois state senator and businessman 2320: 2312: 2214: 972: 835: 629: 7360:East St. Louis Community College Center 4357: 4110:. Ghosts of the Prairie. Archived from 3352: 3304: 2887:assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. 2731:, first African-American mayor of Alton 2439:Alton Community Unit School District 11 7520: 4478:Official website for the City of Alton 4132: 4061:"First Unitarian Church Investigation" 3783: 3436: 3339:(2): 263–267 – via ResearchGate. 3120: 3118: 2763:, art historian and mother of actress 2739:Chief of Protocol of the United States 2557: 2442:High School offers an honors program. 1567: 715:, Alton played a role in the infamous 46:The Clark Bridge, connecting Alton to 7429: 6642: 6616: 6069: 5493: 5467: 4813: 4526: 4441:"Inmate Beaten Alongside Dahmer Dies" 3808: 3806: 3463:Benchaabane, Nassim (April 7, 2021). 3365: 3348: 3346: 3172:"Remembering the Great Flood of 1993" 3144: 2658:, prison warden, and state legislator 259:15.67 sq mi (40.59 km) 251:16.95 sq mi (43.90 km) 7543:Populated places established in 1818 7108:Jackson County Mass Transit District 4185:"Night at the Mineral Springs Hotel" 4133:Landis, Kelsey (February 17, 2016). 3531: 3517:"NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data" 3509: 2664:, Rhode Island state legislator and 2298:throughout the school year as well. 886:In 2021, voters in the city elected 829:. 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The population was 25,676 at the 267:1.28 sq mi (3.31 km) 13: 7538:Cities in Madison County, Illinois 7253:Williamson County Regional Airport 6189: 6096:Municipalities and communities of 4457: 3968:from the original on July 24, 2009 3962:"North Alton Confederate Cemetery" 3882:"Alton Symphony Orchestra Website" 3803: 3353:Yakstis, Ande (January 11, 1972). 3343: 2668:; served on the Alton city council 2244:; winter visitors come to see the 1557: 818:, and Neil Gray, who received the 14: 7564: 7128:St. Clair County Transit District 5397:Lewis and Clark Community College 5275:St. Clair County Transit District 4789:Lewis and Clark Community College 4471: 3906:Geary, Pat; Clarke, Tina (2015). 3215:(Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2013 3015:, at 8 feet and 11.1 inches, the 2940:in the late 1970s and early 1980s 2595: 2499:intercity rail service along the 2487: 2303:Lewis and Clark Community College 949:Jones-Confluence Point State Park 493:, was born and raised in Alton. 6823: 5570: 4900: 4583: 4187:. 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Index

City
The Clark Bridge, connecting Alton to West Alton, Missouri
West Alton, Missouri
Flag of Alton, Illinois
Official seal of Alton, Illinois
Location of Alton in Madison County, Illinois
Alton is located in Illinois
Alton is located in the United States
38°54′2″N 90°9′35″W / 38.90056°N 90.15972°W / 38.90056; -90.15972
State
Illinois
County
Madison
David Goins
Time zone
UTC-6
CST
DST
UTC-5
CDT
ZIP Code(s)
Area code
618
FIPS code
GNIS
www.cityofaltonil.com
/ˈɔːltən/
AWL-tən
Mississippi River
Madison County, Illinois

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