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Welcome to Alton Mural is an event venue in Alton, IL. It is in Madison County, about 19 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- Alton, IL 62002
- 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 sits on the Mississippi River near where the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers meet. The city is known for its limestone bluffs, Victorian Queen Anne architecture, and its important role in the abolition movement and the Civil War. Notably, Alton hosted the last Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. Historically, the economy centered on river traffic, manufacturing, and shipping. Visitors can reach Alton by river transport or regional rail, with St. Louis, Missouri, located just 19 miles away. Nearby landmarks include the Lyman Trumbull House and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Memorial.
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 Welcome to Alton Mural located?
- Welcome to Alton Mural is in Alton, IL, 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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