Alton is located amid the confluence of three navigable rivers: the Illinois, the Mississippi, and the Missouri. Alton grew into a river trading town with an industrial character.

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4 days ago · Wenne Alton Davis died on Monday, Dec. 8 after a car stuck her while she was crossing the street in Midtown Manhattan, leaving her with "severe trauma to the head and body." She was …

Dec 7, 2025 · 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 …

No visit to Alton, IL is complete without a tour of this iconic, turn-of-the-century mansion - built as a wedding gift. Museum tours are by appointment. Call now to schedule.

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Located in the bend of the Mississippi River, Alton is one of the most interesting cities in downstate Illinois.

4 days ago · Wenne Alton Davis, a queer actor who appeared in TV shows and films including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Normal Heart, and Rescue Me, was killed in a traffic accident Monday …

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 …

Play around at Alton’s numerous above par golf courses, sprawling parks and miles of trails. Of course, perhaps the best thing to do is simply walk along the riverfront and take in the views of the peaceful …