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The Mineral Springs Hotel is an event venue at 301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002. It is in Madison County, about 19 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
- Phone
- (618) 430-4638
- County
- Madison County
- Distance
- about 19 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Alton
Alton is a city in Madison County, Illinois, with a population of about 25,430. Founded in 1818 by Rufus Easton and named after his son, Alton is located on the Mississippi River near where the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers meet. The city is known for its limestone bluffs and its important role in the abolition movement and the Civil War, including hosting the last Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. Visitors can explore historical sites like the Lyman Trumbull House and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Memorial. Alton is accessible by river transport and regional rail, with the nearest major city being St. Louis, Missouri, about 19 miles away. Nearby landmarks include the Confederate Mass Grave and Oakwood Cemetery.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Accessible via river transport and regional rail; nearest major city is St. Louis, Missouri.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, Missouri
Around Alton
- Lyman Trumbull House: National historic monument of the co-writer of the Thirteenth Amendment.
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate Memorial: Features oversized statues commemorating the 1858 debate.
- Confederate Mass Grave and Memorial: Marks the burial site of Confederate prisoners who died during a smallpox epidemic.
- Oakwood Cemetery: Burial site of Robert Pershing Wadlow, the world's tallest man.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Mineral Springs Hotel located?
- The Mineral Springs Hotel is at 301 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, in Madison County.
- What is there to see in Alton?
- Places to see in Alton include Lyman Trumbull House, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Memorial, Confederate Mass Grave and Memorial, Oakwood Cemetery.
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