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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alton,_IllinoisAlton, Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Alton ( / ˈɔːltən / AWL-tən) is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 25,676 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the River Bend area in the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Alton-IllinoisAlton | Illinois, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Alton, city, Madison county, southwestern Illinois, U.S. Part of the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area, Alton lies on the Mississippi River (bridged) near its confluence with the Missouri River.

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4. www.visittheusa.com › destination › altonVisit Alton for historic towns and river views | Visit The USA

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   • Sunset over the Mississippi River from the Spirit of Peoria riverboat.
   • The Palisades bordering the river.
   • Biking along the Mississippi River.
   • The Clark Bridge at sunset.

5. www.wikiwand.com › en › Alton,_IllinoisAlton, Illinois - Wikiwand

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   Alton is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 25,676 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the River Bend area in the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Alton_(Illinois)Alton (Illinois) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Alton is a charming river town in Illinois just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. Once a blue collar town of heavy manufacturing, Alton has transformed itself into a tourist destination and wedding and reception resort of the Midwest.

7. billontheroad.com › visiting-altonAlton, Illinois: A Town Of History & Scenery | Bill On The Road

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   Sep 16, 2014 · Alton also has a Lincoln Trail that allows visitors to use a brochure or mobile app to discover points around town that have an Honest Abe connection. Some spots include a Civil War era cemetery, a confederate prison and the site of a famous duel – that never actually took place.

8. www.tripsavvy.com › top-things-to-do-around-altonTop Things to Do Around Alton, Illinois - TripSavvy

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   Jun 11, 2019 · If you're looking for a fun day trip or weekend getaway, take the drive up the Great River Road to the Alton, Illinois area. There's plenty to do any time of the year. Winter is prime time for bald eagle watching. During the summer months there's great hiking and boating.

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   Where is Alton Illinois?

   • Alton ( / ˈɔːltən / AWL-tən) is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 25,676 at the 2020 census.

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   Where is Alton Missouri?

   • Alton ( / ˈɔːltən / AWL-tən) is a city on the Mississippi River in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 18 miles (29 km) north of St. Louis, Missouri. The population was 25,676 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the River Bend area in the Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.

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   When did Alton Missouri get its name?

   • The image was described in 1673 by French missionary priest Father Jacques Marquette. Alton was developed as a river town in January 1818 by Rufus Easton, who named it after his son. Easton ran a passenger ferry service across the Mississippi River to the Missouri shore.

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   Who lived in Alton Illinois?

   • The Alton area was home to Native Americans 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 Illinois Confederation at the time of European contact.

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